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21 Apr 2013

Vedanta lose landmark ruling in India

Amnesty has welcomed a ruling by India’s Supreme Court over a long-running battle between mining company Vedanta Resources and indigenous communities in Orissa.
7 Dec 2012

Thousands join rally of defiance as Vedanta mine ruling postponed

A rally of defiance has taken place at the foothills of India’s Niyamgiri Hills by thousands of tribal people opposing to Vedanta’s controversial mine.
28 Aug 2012

India's Dongria Kondh tell Vedanta 'we won't leave our land'

India’s Dongria Kondh tribe has sent a strong message to Anil Agarwal, chairman of Vedanta Resources, ahead of the company's AGM in London
9 Apr 2012

Indian tribe stands firm as Vedanta mine appeal adjourned

One of the world’s most controversial mines is back in the spotlight after hundreds protested against renewed efforts to mine India’s Niyamgiri Hills.
25 Feb 2012

Tribespeople threatened as religious festival approaches

Security forces are reported to be cracking down on the Dongria Kondh tribe as they prepare for a religious festival on India’s most contentious mountain.
27 Jul 2011

Vedanta AGM to face shareholders' anger over human rights

Vedanta Resources will face vocal protests at its AGM today, as NGOs urge the company to give up on their notorious Niyamgiri mine in Orissa, India.
1 Feb 2011

Vedanta fights mining ban on Indian hill tribe’s sacred mountain

The FTSE 100 mining giant Vedanta is challenging a ban on mining the sacred mountain of India’s Dongria Kondh tribe.
24 Oct 2010

Troubled Vedanta loses appeal for Indian refinery

The Indian government has blocked Vedanta Resources’ plan to expand its highly controversial alumina refinery below the Niyamgiri hills in Orissa.
9 Sep 2010

India forms new tribal council in wake of Vedanta victory

Following the Dongria Kondh's groundbreaking defence of their mountain homeland, the Indian Prime Minister has created a new committee for tribal rights.
24 Aug 2010

Indian tribe in 'stunning' victory over mining giant

India’s Environment Minister has blocked Vedanta Resources’ controversial plan to mine bauxite on the sacred hills of the Dongria Kondh tribe.

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