[This article was originally published in Z Magazine, vol. 26 no. 2, February 2013 © Al Gedicks.] February 1, 2013 by Al Gedicks Prior to investing in new resource colonies, multinational mining corporations frequently change a country’s mining laws to remove restrictions on foreign ownership, reduce taxes, ease environmental protections and guarantee access to water […]

Mining Industry Targets “Prove It First” Law
by wcmcguest on February 1, 2013 in Corporate Takeover of Wisconsin, Environment, Guest Column, Legislation, Mining and Wetlands, Scott Walker Trainwreck

UPDATE: Flambeau Mine: A “Model” Mine No More
by Barbara With on January 11, 2013 in Citizen Media, Environment, Mining and Wetlands
January 11, 2013 By Barbara With [See update below] As the Wisconsin Republicans gear up to use their power of majority to force another corporate mining bill upon the state, the former Flambeau Mine in Ladysmith is turning out to be a tainted witness in an already bad jury trial. Often cited by extreme mining […]
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