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For many people in the richer parts of the world, many things in their lives depend on coal, metals and minerals. These resources are used in everything from food to fuel, from computers to refrigerators and televisions. However, sustaining the cheap availability of the resources to maintain these lifestyles has come at a huge cost to others.

global highlights - mining

On an international level we work to put an end subsidies from publicly-funded institutions like the World Bank and Export Credit Agencies to oil, gas and mining projects. We challenge the world's governments to redirect their support towards economic alternatives that could take us towards equitable and sustainable societies. At the same time, we call upon people everywhere to think critically and creatively about what they really need to consume and produce.

conference sharpens asia pacific mining debate

At the end of 2007 in the Philippines, we organised a mining conference and regional skillshare. The overall goal was to increase critical engagement and link local community experiences to discussions on social movement building, development and alternatives.