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Two main themes are covered in Resource Extraction in sub-SaharanAfrica in this section. One examines the connection between investment and developmentlooking at structures and activities at the local, regional, national and global levels that either support or undermine this intricate relationship. The other looks more specifically at the dynamics of stakeholder engagement to understand how conflict or collaboration transpires. In particular, we record struggles of local communities with their governments and the Multinational mining companies, to gain some small measure of control over their mineral resources, and their community life.

1. Longer, analytical article. Many fail to implement oil and mining industry anti-corruption initiative
Author: Press Release Date Written: 9 March 2010
Primary Category: Resource Extraction Document Origin: Oxfam America
Secondary Category: Africa General Source URL: http://www.oxfamamerica.org; www.globalwitness.org
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Key Words: mining industry, oil, anit-corruption, initiative, EITI,

Summary & Comment: Transparency of financial flows is an important condition needed to unlock billions of dollars in oil and mining revenues to help fight poverty. However, the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative deadline has passed with many governments falling short. The voluntary initiative to increase transparent and accountable management of natural re . . . [expand]
2. Miners push back against controversial bill
Author: Brenda Bouw, Toronto Date Written: 8 March 2010
Primary Category: Resource Extraction Document Origin: Globe and Mail
Secondary Category: -none- Source URL: http://www.theglobeandmail.com
Key Words: mining, Canadian government, controversial bill, C-300,

Summary & Comment: Through an advertising and letter-writing campaign the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention can be a platform to renew opposition to bill C-300 that would give the federal government power to investigate the activities of Canadian resource companies in foreign countries and to deny taxpayer-funded financing to those that viol . . . [expand]
3. Longer, analytical article. Nigeria: Reforming Shell?
Author: edited by William Minter Date Written: 5 March 2010
Primary Category: Resource Extraction Document Origin: AfricaFocus Bulletin
Secondary Category: Western Region Source URL: http://www.africafocus.org
Key Words: Nigeria, gas, oil, reform, gjuidelines,

Summary & Comment: This AfricaFocus Bulletin contains a report from The Ecumenical Council for Corporate Responsibility, based on research by Nigerian civil society groups, identifying ways in which Shell could remedy its failures in social responsibility in Nigeria, including implementing its own guidelines. WM
4. Longer, analytical article. Don’t mention Avatar - and Canadian mining industry
Author: Peter Koven Date Written: 5 March 2010
Primary Category: Resource Extraction Document Origin: Financial Post
Secondary Category: Africa General Source URL: http://www.financialpost.com
Key Words: Avatar, Canadian mining industry,

Summary & Comment: "Avatar expresses the attitude host countries have to mining," says an expert on resources. It brings to life "a shifting, global mood in which mining is viewed in a completely negative light." In committee hearings in the Canadian Parliament a succession of speakers accused Canadian miners of violence, corruption, extortion, en . . . [expand]
5. Longer, analytical article. D R Congo: European Union urged to ban conflict minerals
Author: Ida Karlsson, Stockholm Date Written: 4 March 2010
Primary Category: Resource Extraction Document Origin: Inter Press Service
Secondary Category: Central Region Source URL: http://www.ipsnews.net
Key Words: DR Congo, resource extraction, conflict, control, EU

Summary & Comment: The illicit exploitation of natural resources to fuel the civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo is not a new phenomenon. However, measures to address the trade in conflict minerals are just gaining momentum. After the United States and UN adopted measures to control conflict minerals in the eastern DRC, pressure is mounting on the EU to fol . . . [expand]
6. Longer, analytical article. AreTanzanians are more cursed than blessed?
Author: Mvuyisi April kaDathini Date Written: 3 March 2010
Primary Category: Resource Extraction Document Origin: AfricaFiles
Secondary Category: Eastern Region Source URL: http://www.africafiles.org
Key Words: Tanzania, mining, gold,

Summary & Comment: In this opinion piece the author asks whose interests drive the government and politicians in Tanzania and who is at the heart of policy development and formulation when mining corporations enjoy a better relationship with politicians than their electorates do? He argues that mining companies and government Ministers have missed an opportunity  . . . [expand]
7. Longer, analytical article. Canadian firms dominate mining activities with bad human rights record
Author: correspondent, Nairobi Date Written: 1 March 2010
Primary Category: Resource Extraction Document Origin: The East African
Secondary Category: Africa General Source URL: http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke
Key Words: mining, Canada, human rights,

Summary & Comment: Canada dominates mining and mineral exploration on the continent. By 2007 Canadian companies were active in 35 African countries, and Africa represented 17% of the total $85.9 billion in cumulative Canadian mining assets. In 2010 the total value of Canadian mining assets in Africa is expected to surpass $21 billion compared to $233 million in 1989. . . . [expand]

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