Links to useful web resources
If you are looking for comprehensive information on mining projects, companies, or related organisations,
your search should begin at the Motherlode. This is a free online database co-developed by the Mineral
Policy Institute, still in development, but available soon.
Specialist
groups campaigning on mining issues
Could be described (unofficially) as a "sister" organisation to MPI! Project Underground is based in Berkeley, USA and is an environmental and human rights organization that supports communities facing mining, oil and gas activities.
EMCBC is based in Canada, and has a special focus on protecting the ecology of British Columbia and the Yukon from the impacts of mining. EMCBC also works on international mining campaigns, particularly involving Canadian mining companies.
A fantastic source of info on uranium mining, particularly in Australia. SEA-US promotes and publishes info on safe and sustainable energy production, a nuclear free world and anti-uranium mining issues.
Based in Washington, USA, MPC has focussed on efforts to reform USA government mining law but also supports communities and serves as an mining information resource center.
Contacts for specialist groups campaigning on mining issues (no web site)
Based in London, Minewatch and Partizans campaign on international mining issues, and have a particular focus on the British/Australian mining company Rio Tinto.
Generalist environment, human rights and other campaigning groups
Friends of the Earth are involved in various mining campaigns. The following branches have a particular focus on mining:
FOE Australia
FOE USA
FOE Ecuador (Acción Ecológica - in Spanish)
FOE Netherlands (Milieudefensie - in Dutch)
