Melbourne & Bendigo July 2007

What kind of environmental and social impacts are likely from the proposed copper mine? Serious rifts have already disturbed the community: "Before, e What kind of environmental and social impacts are likely from the proposed copper mine? Serious rifts have already disturbed the community: "Before, everyone got on well in Intag - they shared everything - their jobs, their friendship - this doesn`t exist anyomore - and most of us don`t feel happy." (Norma Bolanos) Practices like sustainable agriculture, eco-tourism, and traditional craftsmanship offer alternatives to mining and, as such, they reveal a "way out" for local economies and communities. more >> <<less

With cries of: "We are hungry for an ecologist!" Ronald Andrade, leader of CODEGAM, the organization funded by Ascendant Copper, violently forces his With cries of: "We are hungry for an ecologist!" Ronald Andrade, leader of CODEGAM, the organization funded by Ascendant Copper, violently forces his way into a municipal meeting. Fearing violence, fifteen representatives are forced to hide and the meeting is canceled. Next, Gary Davis, president and CEO of Ascendant Copper arrives on the scene offering "transparency" but refusing to discuss details. Finally, the mayor of Cotacachi, Auki Tituana, supported by the community, works to establish Cotacachi as an "ecological county" based on "responsibility towards nature." more >> <<less

The Incomprehensibly Large Gold Mining Pit At Boulder, WA

In 1997, noted Harvard ecologist E.O. Wilson wrote to a small community in the remote cloud forest region of Ecuador, urging them to continue their fi In 1997, noted Harvard ecologist E.O. Wilson wrote to a small community in the remote cloud forest region of Ecuador, urging them to continue their fight against the scourge of copper mining in perhaps the most biodiverse hotspot on Earth.  Ten years later, the fight continues amid allegations of bribery, threats and coercion by the mining company.  In conjunction with Earth Day, we celebrate this community-led resistance as an example of how even the smallest village can stand up against the most powerful forces of industrial exploitation. more >> <<less

El Dorado

The Big Brother State is an educational film about what politicians claim to be protection of our freedom but what we refer to as repressive legislati The Big Brother State is an educational film about what politicians claim to be protection of our freedom but what we refer to as repressive legislation. Since terrorism has become a global threat, especially after 9/11, governments all over the world have started enforcing laws which, so the governments say, should increase national security. These laws obviously aim at another goal: the states gaining more and more control of their citizens at the cost of our privacy and freedom. more >> <<less

O Umbigo do Mundo

Jewelry Television presents a short documentary on the origin and mining of fire opal. In our search for the best quality and prices, we travel direct Jewelry Television presents a short documentary on the origin and mining of fire opal. In our search for the best quality and prices, we travel directly to the mines. Visit JTV to learn more about fire opal and to view our wide range of fire opal jewelry and gemstones. You may also want to search our fire opal clearance items and auctions. more >> <<less

Peabody Energy/Cortez Gold Mines Barrick/Kennecott Joint Venture: The Ongoing Rape of Indigenous Land, Water, Air and Culture.