Natural Resources, Conflict & Human Rights

EnBW puts PR above Human Rights

26-09-2019PAX has ended its engagement with German energy company EnBW. PAX came to this decision, together with the German NGOs MISEREOR and Urgewald, after EnBW published a report on its Colombian coal supply.
Natural Resources, Conflict & Human Rights, Colombia
Mining companies speak out jointly against threats to social leaders

24-05-2019Mining companies Prodeco, Drummond, Cerrejón and CNR have responded jointly to death threats against Colombian social leaders. The leaders received these death threats shortly after a meeting with Dutch MPs about the human rights situation in the Cesar coal mining region.
Natural Resources, Conflict & Human Rights, Colombia
Death threats after a conversation with Dutch MPs in Colombia

16-05-2019Several Colombian social leaders have received death threats shortly after a meeting with Dutch MPs about the human rights situation in the Cesar coal mining region. These social leaders stand up for labor rights and victims of paramilitary violence. Between 1996 and 2006 thousands of people were killed and 55,000 farmers were driven from their land in the coal mining region. European energy companies are buying large amounts of coal from Cesar and are the most important customers of mining companies operating in this region.
Natural Resources, Conflict & Human Rights, Colombia
Drummond ends dialogue with Vattenfall on human rights

30-01-2019Mining multinational Drummond has ended the dialogue with European Energy giant Vattenfall, because they disagree with Vattenfall’s human rights approach.
Natural Resources, Conflict & Human Rights, Colombia
Energy companies seek solution for blood coal victims

17-01-2019Four major European energy companies want their coal suppliers in the mining region of Cesar in Colombia to begin a process of reconciliation with victims of human rights violations.
Natural Resources, Conflict & Human Rights, Colombia
Important contribution to truth finding in Cesar mining region

18-12-2018During the conflict in the Cesar department of Colombia, large mining and agricultural companies have stood by while human rights violations took place. These companies must now assess their own role during this period. They need to do their part toward remedy and reparation in accordance with international standards on business and human rights, and all of this within the context of the peace process.
Natural Resources, Conflict & Human Rights, Colombia
Blood coal victims see hope in new Colombian Truth Commission

07-12-2018Victims of violence committed in the coal mining region of Cesar, Colombia, are hopeful the new Colombian Truth Commission will help them. The commission was recently inaugurated in the Colombian capital Bogotá. Representatives from the assembly representing victims, which is supported by PAX, were at the ceremony.
Natural Resources, Conflict & Human Rights, Colombia
Criminal investigation into mining multinational Drummond

02-11-2018On Tuesday October 30 Colombian authorities confirmed that they have started a criminal investigation into mining company Drummond over alleged financing of paramilitary forces. The investigation confirms the seriousness of the longstanding allegations and, at the same time, the need for truth and remedy for the many victims and their communities.
Natural Resources, Conflict & Human Rights, Colombia
Prodeco advances on peace and reconciliation

18-10-2018Mining company Prodeco is leading by example by taking concrete steps that contribute to peace in Colombia. At a recent commemoration of victims in Estados Unidos, close to Prodeco’s La Jagua mine, CEO Mark McManus clearly voiced the company’s commitment to regional peacebuilding. PAX is positive about the actions taken by Prodeco as they are key towards building trust and a reconciliation dialogue.
Dealing with the Past, Natural Resources, Conflict & Human Rights, Colombia
Victims want truth and reconciliation

30-09-2018Victims of paramilitary violence in the mining region of Cesar have forcefully expressed their desire for truth, reconciliation and reparation. Close to 400 people gathered in the town of Estados Unidos to commemorate massacres that took place 21 years ago in the area close to the La Jagua mine. The audience was addressed by both Padre de Roux, Head of the Colombian Truth Commission and Mark McManus, CEO of mining company Prodeco.
Natural Resources, Conflict & Human Rights, Colombia