Europe and Middle East

Russia - Evenks of Amur Region vow to stop UK based gold mining company

Vedanta - Angry Protests in India, Africa and London

The Observer view on global mining regulation

European Parliament defies lobbying to vote for strong conflict minerals regulation

Irish Diamond Company Pulls out of Sámi Territory in Finland

Myanmar: Canadian mining company colluding in serious abuses and illegality

Letter to European Bank for Reconstruction and Development re Project Complaint Mechanism

UK MPs back campaigners’ call for action on ‘unethical’ mining industry

European companies able to reap rewards from deadly conflict mineral trade

Rare earth, other mining projects pile up in northern Europe