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Mining Injustice Solidarity Network (MISN) @mininginjustice.bsky.social · Sep 7

Xinka leaders are visiting Toronto next week. They have been fighting Canadian mining company Pan American Silver's attack on Indigenous self-determination Don't miss this event at York University on Thurs Sept 18!

A black background with several paragraphs of text over it. The heading is "Resisting Canadian Mining in Guatemala: The Xinka People's Struggle for Self-Determination." At the bottom larger text says "Thursday September 18, 2025, 5-7 pm, Kaneff Tower 519, York University."

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · Aug 20

Kinross Gold wants to dump inadequately treated industrial wastewater upstream of Grassy Narrows.

Speak out before Ontario makes its decision.

Take action with 1 click: leadnow.ca/campaigns/re...

#FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows

Protect Grassy Narrows: Reject Kinross Gold's Mine - Leadnow

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · Aug 7

Marten Falls has filed a statement of claim asking for interim and permanent injunctions preventing Ontario and Canada from funding or participating in mining-related activities in the Ring of Fire.

Martens Falls asks for halt to Ring of Fire mining development

Martens Falls First Nation is asking the courts to prevent the provincial and federal governments from mining in the Ring of Fire.

www.aptnnews.ca

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rabble.ca @rabble.ca · Jul 31

Canadian embassies are failing activists abroad who defend land and resources against exploitation by Canadian corporations. #HumanRights

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Stonewalling voices at risk: Human rights obligations at Canadian embassies dead on arrival

Canadian embassies are failing to stand up to activists in foreign countries who seek to protect their land and resources from exploitation by Canadian corporations.

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Ecojustice @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social · Aug 5

Governments across Canada are rewriting the rules to fast-track projects and silence public input. Ecojustice is sounding the alarm on Bills 5, 15, and C-5 — three power grabs that put nature, democracy, and Indigenous rights at risk. #cdnpoli #Ecojustice

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MiningWatch Canada @miningwatch.bsky.social · Aug 7

"With roughly 60 percent of the world’s mining companies headquartered in Canada, the federal government has long operated as an enabler of corporate power abroad, often at the expense of environmental stewardship and democratic decision-making in the Global South."

Canadian Dimension @canadiandimension.bsky.social · Aug 6

NEW: When Kyrgyzstan seized a Canadian-run gold mine over toxic dumping and unpaid taxes, Ottawa dismissed the concerns as a "pretext" for nationalization. Newly obtained documents show Canada’s real priority: shielding corporate assets, not the environment.

Canada dismissed Kyrgyzstan’s environmental concerns as ‘pretext’ in mine dispute, documents reveal

When Kyrgyzstan nationalized a Canadian-owned gold mine over environmental damage, internal documents show Ottawa prioritized protecting Centerra Gold and investor interests over ecological concerns—f...

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Nisrin Elamin @nisrinelamin.bsky.social · Aug 7

I recommend reading this report by Dr. Suliman Baldo @SulimanBaldo and Ahmed Soliman on gold and the war in Sudan. It demonstrates that most of the gold extracted from Sudan is ending up in the UAE, including gold mined in SAF controlled areas.

www.chathamhouse.org/sites/defaul...

Map of gold exports from RSF and SAF controlled areas out of the country (primarily to the UAE).

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Mining Injustice Solidarity Network (MISN) @mininginjustice.bsky.social · Jul 12

Help MISN support land defenders! We are looking for donations to our impacted community fund to support mining impacted communities globally.

A photo of several people on a rainy downtown street, with a large banner that says "We believe survivors of Canadian mining" in the background. Text above the photo says "Donate to Mining Injustice Solidarity Network's mining-impacted community fund. E-transfer (preferred) info@mininginjustice.org. Donate via paypal @misntoronto."

Text on a green backgound, with an image of an open pit mine behind. Text says "Recently, we've received many requests for funds from mining impacted communities. Canadian mining companies are ramping up efforts to push harmful mining projects through. To name a few, we have received requests from land defenders fighting Reconn Africa in Namibia, Central American Nickel in Guatemala and Sigma Lithium in Brazil. Donations to our impacted community fund go directly to support mining impacted communities globally and we are low on funds right now!."

Text says "Here in Canada, Bill 5 and Bill C-5 are working to expedite mining project and trample over Indigenous Treaty Rights. You can give directly to 8th fire rising, youth leading resistance, here: gofund.me/58e21753 We want to be able to support as many communities as possible. We are asking for donation for our impacted community fund so that we can continue to distribute funds to people on the front lines. E-transfer (Kill Bill 5) K_llb_ll5@proton.me"

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freegrassy.bsky.social @freegrassy.bsky.social · Jul 10

"The last thing we need is the threat of more poison in our water… How many times can the government put our health and way of life in the hands of a dangerous industry that cares only about profits?”

freegrassy.net/news/the-thr...

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MiningWatch Canada @miningwatch.bsky.social · Jun 24

We stand in solidarity with communities in Las Naves, Ecuador facing violent repression.

Since last month, they have been blocking access to the Domo Curipamba project by 🇨🇦Silvercorp Metals Inc and Salazar Resources

📸 Frente Nacional Antiminero

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MiningWatch Canada @miningwatch.bsky.social · Jun 26

DAY 3🚨 of repression in Las Naves🇪🇨:
Rural communities report police violence as they stand up against Canadian copper project, owned by Silvercorp Metals Inc $SVM.TO & Salazar Resources $SRL

We demand the Canadian embassy support these environmental defenders #VoicesAtRisk🗣️

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Wilderness Committee @wildernews.bsky.social · Jun 16

"While the bill does acknowledge a duty to consult Indigenous peoples if their rights “may be adversely affected,” it does not define how that consultation must occur.
There is no requirement to consult [...] unless impacts on rights are explicitly triggered."

First Nations leaders urge Liberals to rethink controversial Bill C-5

First Nations leaders and environmentalists were in Ottawa on Monday to urge the federal government to reconsider Bill C-5.

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Canadian Dimension @canadiandimension.bsky.social · Jun 16

NEW: After a historic Indigenous consultation process, the Xinka people of Guatemala have said NO to Vancouver-based Pan American Silver’s Escobal mine.

Canada must respect their decision, not undermine it, writes @ubcic.bsky.social‬ President Grand Chief Stewart Phillip.

Canadian-owned mine in Guatemala needs Indigenous consent

In the culmination of a historic consultation process in Guatemala, the Xinka Indigenous people have just presented their decision to the Guatemalan government, denying consent over the future of Vanc...

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Mining Injustice Solidarity Network (MISN) @mininginjustice.bsky.social · Jun 9

"The historical alliance between Canadian mining corporations and the Guatemalan government has allowed for systematic killing with impunity, promoting a culture of silence and community fracturing in El Estor. Mata Asencio is the first to be killed for resisting mining in neighbouring Livingston."

Water defense motivates pushback against mining in Guatemala — Ojalá

Land defender Misael Mata Asencio was murdered in May.

www.ojala.mx

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Harsha Walia @harshawalia.bsky.social · Jun 3

Canada tabled sweeping legislation today to increase border security, incl powers to cancel or suspend immigration docs immediately, and huge crack downs on asylum applications

While Canadians can feel smug about their nationalism in this tarriff-trade war, it's a pretext for anti-migrant control.

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Nisrin Elamin @nisrinelamin.bsky.social · May 23

We are honored to invite you to our 5th workshop4sudan with Leanne Betasamosake Simpson and Robyn Maynard to discuss Leanne’s new book A Theory of Water. Sign up here and please share widely:

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MiningWatch Canada @miningwatch.bsky.social · May 23

Communities, environmental groups voice concerns about controversial consultation process approval for Canadian mining project in Ecuador

➡️https://shorturl.at/VUKB6

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Harsha Walia @harshawalia.bsky.social · May 25

Two beloved comrades are facing violence from the Canadian immigration system as it escalates its racist attack on migrants.

Help raise 20k to support their legal fees and basic needs. Check out beautiful offerings by community in this auction, bid till June 18

www.weavingourworlds.ca/mj-auction/

Migrant Justice Auction

Our beloved comrades are facing violence from the Canadian immigration system as it escalates its racist attack on migrants. The government is ramping up deportations, restricting access to permanent ...

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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · May 24

Your weekend read. Catch up on @brandimorin.bsky.social's riveting reporting from #Ecuador, investigating Canadian #mining operations that threaten the survival of an entire Indigenous community.

Read what Canadian companies and the Canadian government is allowing in your name:

#cdnpoli #climate

Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · May 23

Brandi Morin in #Ecuador: Uniting to fight a giant copper mine — a former Canadian company's project now threatens not only the environment, but the cultural survival of the #Indigenous Shuar people.

Read the latest from @brandimorin.bsky.social:

ricochet.media/indigenous/b...

#mining #cdnpoli

Brandi Morin in Ecuador: Science and tradition unite to fight a giant copper mine

Solaris Resources was a Canadian company until a few months ago. Its copper mining project now threatens not only the environment, but the cultural survival of the Shuar people

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Peace Brigades International-Canada @pbicanada.bsky.social · May 20

Misael Mata Asencio, a defender of Maya Q'eqchi' territory in Guatemala, was killed on May 14, just days after he participated in a hike to look at exploratory mining drilling holes linked to a Canadian company focused on critical minerals: pbicanada.org/2025/05/20/m... #PBIaccompanies

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Mining Injustice Solidarity Network (MISN) @mininginjustice.bsky.social · May 21

Acencio’s assassination comes at a moment where land defenders and Indigenous leaders are facing increased cases of criminalization and government repression.

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Mining Injustice Solidarity Network (MISN) @mininginjustice.bsky.social · May 21

Asencio supported an alliance of 54 communities working to identify holes left by Rio Nickel’s exploration drilling. Rio Nickel is a subsidiary of the Canadian-owned company, Central America Nickel, which is headquartered in Montréal, Quebec.

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Mining Injustice Solidarity Network (MISN) @mininginjustice.bsky.social · May 21

We are deeply troubled to learn about the assassination of Misael Mata Asencio on May 14, 2025. Asencio was a land defender from the Maya Q’eqchi’ village of Las Flores in Livingston, Guatemala.

Red text on an orange background says "Alert: Anti-mining land defender assassinated. May 14, Misael Mata Asencio was found dead with multiple bullet wounds. He was a land defender of mountain 1019 in the Sierra Santa Cruz, in Livingston Guatemala, where the Rio Nickel mining company hopes to operate. Asencio supported the 54 communities' alliance to identify holes left by exploration drilling of this subsidiary of Central America Nickel, with headquarters in Montreal Canada. Misael Mata Asencio is from the Indigenous Maya Q'eqchi' village of Las Flores in Livingston. He was buried on May 15."
On the side of the image is a photo of Misael Mata Asencio, standing in front of a background of trees.

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MiningWatch Canada @miningwatch.bsky.social · May 8

After a historic seven year consultation, today the Xinka Parliament released the long-awaited decision on the Escobal Silver Mine - they withhold their consent to the project!

Read more: www.miningwatch.ca/news/2025/5/...

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Mining Injustice Solidarity Network (MISN) @mininginjustice.bsky.social · May 7

Barrick Gold held their AGM this morning - and once again, they used an online format as a way to silence any criticism. But communities around the world continue to fight back against Barrick's toxic mines and violent tactics. www.miningwatch.ca/news/2025/5/...

Heading reads "Today is Barrick Gold's Annual General Meeting. Read what communities impacted by their mines have to say." First text box says " Barrick wants us to greet them with bread, but we greet them with gasoline and fire; because I am willing to die to protect my land and communities. Dominican Republic, Community Member. Second text box says "We can't use the water from the river, but the rain falls and we can't even use the rain. That water is almost worse than the water from the river. Why? Because it rains with all of the toxins that are in the air. Dominican Republic, Community Member."

First text box says" Barrick's lobby in Argentina is preventing the advancement of a trial from taking place for a 2015 cyanide and mercury spill that has been called the worst environmental disaster caused by mining in Argentina's history. Veladero continues to pollute our waters! We demand the permanent closure of the...gold mine and the advancement of the trial! Members of the Assembly of Jachal No Se Toca. Second text box says " Investing in Pascua Lama or El Alto is to insist on a failed extractive model that has left destruction, division and mistrust. Withdraw you investment and stop financing a project that is repeating the exact same mistakes and abuses as Pascua Lama. Chile, Sebastian Cruz, President of the Indigenous Community of Diaguita Patay Co."

First text box says "I hate Barrick, I hate the liars they are. When we don't even have water but they're showing off in the newspaper and social networks, saying that we are fine. It is a lie and it makes me very sad. It makes me want to scream. Dominican Republic, Community Member." Second text box says "What Barrick does is destroy everything close to the, along with human life. It is unfortunate that they are not interested in us. What they are interested in is their money and their wealth. That's all that matters in this economy. More and more money every day, even if it means that us poor people die. Dominican Republic, Community Member."

First text box says "This is the province where they extract the gold. This is where millions of dollars are made. But where all this money is made, there is no electricity, there is not water, there is no clean air to breath, so someone please tell me, where is this development? Dominican Republic, Community Member."
Second text box says "Here, we raise chickens and cows and other animals, but when it does a long time without raining and then the rain comes, they all get sick and many of them die. Dominican Republic, Community Member."

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