Samir Kelekar wrote: 4) Help the agitators (who are fighting mining) concretely. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Samir, There are only a few people who understand the lengths that Canadian based mining companies will go to, to secure deposits and open mines. The Toronto Star has been carrying a series of articles this week that highlight the abuses of the Canadian based companies. For those interested, take a look at today's article. The Argentine Mines Minister gives her story of what Canadian gold miner Barrick did in Argentina which eventually forced her to resign while her former colleagues went on to become Barrick employees. Here is the link. http://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/article/730442--miner-accused-of-aggressive-tactics On the other hand, a Canadian MP is trying to introduce a law that will force Canadian companies operating outside Canada to act in a more ethical manner. At the Goan Convention in Toronto last year, Dean D'cruz gave a detailed presentation on how the present day mining activities in Goa will cut the flow of ground water and dry out the water table and wells near the coast. The time frame involved is a short one. Ground water forms at the higher elevations and moves slowly to the coast. This natural flow is being cut off by the miners. All the new apartments blocks in Goa are also taping into the ground water for their swimming pools and drinking water, putting extreme pressure on the water table. I guess most people in Goa know this but no one seems concerned. Mervyn1195Lobo __________________________________________________________________ Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers and share what you know at http://ca.answers.yahoo.com
