Category Archives: First Quantum

First Quantum Minerals, Inc. has head offices in Vancouver:
8th Floor – 543 Granville Street
www.first-quantum.com

Allard halts hiring following concerns about donor’s alleged complicity in human rights abuses (UBYSSEY)

By Helen Zhou Source: THE UBYSSEY The Allard School of Law has halted the hiring process for a new faculty position created by an alumnus’ donation, after another alumnus expressed concerns about the principal donor’s alleged complicity in violating international … Continue reading

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Mining Offshore – Jurisdictions, That Is

By Jamie Kneen, Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Miningwatch Canada Source: MiningWatch.ca  13 May 2016 Top 10 Canadian tax havens – via Canadians for Tax Fairness “The scandal is what’s legal.” – Edward Snowden The massive leak of secret banking information … Continue reading

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Canada holds up Congo’s fight against poverty (Jubilee Debt Campaign)

Press release denouncing the Canadian government’s move to postpone debt relief for the Congo, based on a dispute involving Vancouver-based First Quantum Minterals, Ltd. The debt relief was subsequently granted.   [From the release:] The postponement has come about at … Continue reading

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