Mining operations critcized

Notes: "Abuses resulting from the large-scale mining activities of some Canadian companies operating in the developing world were the focus of an ecumenical conference on mining, May 1 to 3 [2011] in Toronto. [Retired] Bishop Tom Morgan told the 'Anglican Journal' he was embarrassed to see Philippine newspapers, which carried stories about these mining companies, referring to Canadians as 'ugly'." "'I am in shock at the behaviour of Canadian companies and the failure of our government to pass legislation requiring conformity to the standards here at home', said Bishop Morgan, who is a member of the board of directors of The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF). 'The face of our nation is not only about justice; it's also about integrity', he added, pointing out that such standards include environmental protection, consultation, just treatment for workers and protocols for cleanup, among other provisions". "Canada is home to 75 per cent of the world's mining and mineral exploration companies, and its stock exchanges trade 40 per cent of the world's mineral exploration capital". "Mining operations in Guatemala have resulted in environmental disasters, said Naty Atz Sunuc of CEIBA, a Guatemalan NGO".

Subjects: Mines and mineral resources - Developing countries; Mines and mineral resources - Canada; Mines and mineral resources - Philippines; Mines and mineral resources - Guatemala; Mines and mineral resources - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Mines and mineral resources - Canada - Law and legislation; Corporate social responsibility - Canada; Corporate social responsibility - Anglican Church of Canada; Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF); Morgan, Thomas O. (Thomas Oliver), 1941-