London Mining Network

07/10/2026

⚖️ What happens when “responsibly sourced” gold ends up linked to serious human rights abuses? ⚖️

A landmark trial has begun at London’s High Court. Families of two young Tanzanian men killed at the North Mara gold mine in 2019 are bringing a legal claim against the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).

Today, we stood outside London's High Court in solidarity with mining-affected communities in Tanzania seeking justice from the leading precious metals trader here in the UK.

The London Bullion Market Association must be held to account for giving its stamp of approval to dirty gold linked to human rights abuses. This case highlights the critical need for much stricter standards to end London’s complicity with the harms inflicted on mining-affected communities.

02/10/2026

ISDS grants multinational corporations immense power while limiting the rights of communities and the sovereignty of states. Join the global days of action against ISDS 15-17 October. Find an event happening near you at stopisds.global ✊

01/10/2026

Less than a week left to apply to co-chair our Board of Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity to shape LMN's next chapter, providing strategic governance for the only organisation dedicated to holding London’s mining and metals ecosystem accountable to the communities impacted by their decisions.

We’re looking for someone with a passion for social and environmental justice, solid trustee experience (ideally including experience chairing a board), strong people and governance skills, and the time to commit properly to the role of Co-Chair.

We welcome applications from people who share our values, have the ability to contribute to collective decision-making, a commitment to equality and diversity, and want to contribute their skills, experience, and insight. Ideal candidates will have expertise on the UK's mining infrastructure and be able to attend occasional in-person meetings in London.

We’re particularly interested in people with experience in any of the following:

✅ Charity governance and leadership

✅ Experience managing change

✅ External representation or partnership-building (e.g. with funders, coalitions, or other organisations)

✅ Experience in fundraising and managing boards

This is a crucial moment for climate, nature and the fight for a just transition away from destructive extractivism. Join our organisation and play a key role in our work in solidarity with mining-affected communities.

Applications close 7 October 2026. Please share with anyone you think would be a good fit as Co-Chair of LMN.

Find out more and apply:

Join London Mining Network as a Co-Chair of our Board of Trustees, and help lead our work towards a just transition away from extractivism.

16/09/2026

1 week to go til our Resisting Mining Book Club with Françoise Vergès!

We'll be discussing "Making the World Clean", exploring the racial and gendered politics of wasting lands, bodies, and resources, and the politics of 'decolonial cleaning'.

Join us:

We welcome Françoise Vergès to discuss "Making the World Clean: Wasted Lives, Wasted Environment and Racial Capitalism".

08/09/2026

23 September: We're at the Manchester Museum for a very special Resisting Mining Book Club.

We'll be welcoming Françoise Vergès to discuss "Making the World Clean: Wasted Lives, Wasted Environment, and Racial Capitalism".

Join us in person or online:

We welcome Françoise Vergès to discuss "Making the World Clean: Wasted Lives, Wasted Environment and Racial Capitalism".

07/09/2026

Could you be our new Co-Chair?

We're seeking a committed, justice-driven individual with experience in NGO or charity governance to co-chair our Board of Trustees. If you believe in environmental justice, human rights, and corporate accountability, and want to help lead a small but influential charity working in solidarity with communities affected by mining and extractivism across the world, we would love to hear from you.

Find out more & apply 👇️

Join London Mining Network as a Co-Chair of our Board of Trustees, and help lead our work towards a just transition away from extractivism.

05/09/2026

Our Resisting Mining Book Club digs into the reality of extractivism, exploring community resistance and the fight for alternatives, with writers, researchers and activists working towards a post-extractivist future. At our next book club we’ll be welcoming and collaborating with for a hybrid discussion of “Making the World Clean: Wasted Lives, Wasted Environment, and Racial Capitalism”. Register via the link in our bio 🔗📚

03/09/2026

Have you registered for our next book club yet? Join us at Manchester Museum or online on 23 September to discuss “Making the World Clean: Wasted Lives, Wasted Environment, and Racial Capitalism” with the brilliant Françoise Vergès.

Find details and register here:

We welcome Françoise Vergès to discuss "Making the World Clean: Wasted Lives, Wasted Environment and Racial Capitalism".

28/08/2026

📣 Anglo American accused of 'tailings dam terrorism' in Brazil

Last week, communities from Conceição do Mato Dentro, Alvorada de Minas, Serro and Dom Joaquim held a demonstration, peacefully blocking a main road. This action was taken to demand redress and accountability from Anglo American, which owns the Minas Rio iron ore project, following the mining company’s unauthorised activation of its sirens.

Communities in Brazil have coined the term ‘Tailings Dam Terrorism’ to describe how mining companies are using their alert systems to instil fear among local populations. The alarms, which sound to warn communities of the risk of a tailings dam failure, have been used to displace communities, facilitating the mining operations.

Read the manifesto presented by the communities which sets out the demands of their blockade:

The term ‘Tailings Dam Terrorism’ refers to mining companies using their alert systems to instil fear among local populations.