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Help Protect Community Rights in Ghana
Target: Tom Mair, CEO of Golden Star ResourcesSponsored by: Oxfam America
The communities adjacent the Prestea Mine in Southwest Ghana have suffered for years. As a result of its operations, the mine endangers their livelihood and quality of life. This threat includes two cyanide spills.
The mine's owners, Golden Star Resources, now plan to expand the Prestea Mine. This expansion involves leveling low-income housing and schools, and it's being done without adequate consideration of the community concerns.
The people of Prestea, Himan, and Dumase have a right to decide whether a mine can expand in their community. Their lives and livelihood depend on exercising that right, and you can help them. Tell Golden Star Resources to listen to the people whose lives they're affecting.
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10:39 am PDT, May 13,
Trish Gibson, Indiana
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10:02 am PDT, May 13,
Jennifer Matte, Canada
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9:48 am PDT, May 13,
Jo Carson, California
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9:39 am PDT, May 13,
Sarina Walczynski, Illinois
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9:23 am PDT, May 13,
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9:06 am PDT, May 13,
Mary Reynolds, California
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8:53 am PDT, May 13,
Anne Thompson, United Kingdom
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7:49 am PDT, May 13,
Sara Smith, Connecticut
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5:34 am PDT, May 13,
Nancy Hookey, Ohio
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5:29 am PDT, May 13,
Sarah Grunwald, California
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3:02 am PDT, May 13,
Carolyn Mogavero, California
This mine is a death trap to the community. There should be measures taken to ensure the safety of the people. If closing down the mine until it is safe for the community is an option. It should be taken.
This mine is a death trap to the community. There should be measures taken to ensure the safety of the people. If closing down the mine until it is safe for the community is an option. It should be taken.
# 9,488:
2:55 am PDT, May 13,
Tom Baker, Arizona
Mr. Mair you need start taking responsibility for your actions, because it may not be long before you have a lot of people in the world who find out what you are doing and then the pressure to take action will be much more expensive.
Mr. Mair you need start taking responsibility for your actions, because it may not be long before you have a lot of people in the world who find out what you are doing and then the pressure to take action will be much more expensive.
# 9,487:
2:21 am PDT, May 13,
Dave Masucci, New York
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11:05 pm PDT, May 12,
Claire Decock, Oregon
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10:45 pm PDT, May 12,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
Dear [CEO], We are writing to express our deep concern for the communities of Prestea, Himan, and Dumase that neighbor the Bogoso/Prestea Mine in the Wassa West district of Ghana. Since 2001, these communities have endured threats to their lives and livelihoods related to the Bogoso/Prestea Mine. We urge you to fulfill their request for a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of the first phase of the Bogoso/Prestea Project and for the right of free, prior, and informed consent regarding the planned Prestea South Project. As you are aware, the relationship between Golden Star Resources and the communities of Prestea, Himan, and Dumase has been strained. Despite cyanide spills that contaminated local rivers and streams in 2004 and 2006, Golden Star Resources has yet to commission the independent health investigation requested by members of these communities. On June 13, 2005, seven people were shot by security personnel guarding one of the North Plant Mine's pits during a demonstration in Prestea. Still, no independent investigation of this incident has taken place. The time to address the concerns of the communities of Prestea, Himan, and Dumase has come. We hope you will use your recent appointment as president and CEO of Golden Star Resources as an occasion to change the nature of your company's relationship with your neighbors. Fulfilling the communities' request for a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of the first phase of the Bogoso/Prestea Project and for the right of free, prior, and informed consent regarding the planned Prestea South Project would be a significant indication of your company's desire to begin a new phase in your relationship with the surrounding communities. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Dear [CEO], We are writing to express our deep concern for the communities of Prestea, Himan, and Dumase that neighbor the Bogoso/Prestea Mine in the Wassa West district of Ghana. Since 2001, these communities have endured threats to their lives and livelihoods related to the Bogoso/Prestea Mine. We urge you to fulfill their request for a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of the first phase of the Bogoso/Prestea Project and for the right of free, prior, and informed consent regarding the planned Prestea South Project. As you are aware, the relationship between Golden Star Resources and the communities of Prestea, Himan, and Dumase has been strained. Despite cyanide spills that contaminated local rivers and streams in 2004 and 2006, Golden Star Resources has yet to commission the independent health investigation requested by members of these communities. On June 13, 2005, seven people were shot by security personnel guarding one of the North Plant Mine's pits during a demonstration in Prestea. Still, no independent investigation of this incident has taken place. The time to address the concerns of the communities of Prestea, Himan, and Dumase has come. We hope you will use your recent appointment as president and CEO of Golden Star Resources as an occasion to change the nature of your company's relationship with your neighbors. Fulfilling the communities' request for a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of the first phase of the Bogoso/Prestea Project and for the right of free, prior, and informed consent regarding the planned Prestea South Project would be a significant indication of your company's desire to begin a new phase in your relationship with the surrounding communities. Thank you for your time and consideration.
# 9,484:
10:28 pm PDT, May 12,
Holly Goldsmith, California
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9:43 pm PDT, May 12,
Cristele Lartigue, California
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9:23 pm PDT, May 12,
Teri Matheny, Texas
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9:09 pm PDT, May 12,
Richard V. Cogan, Illinois
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8:48 pm PDT, May 12,
Donna Allen, Arkansas
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8:29 pm PDT, May 12,
Marianne Mills, Alaska
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8:10 pm PDT, May 12,
Olena Thiesen, Colorado
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Stephanie Bosco, New York
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7:23 pm PDT, May 12,
Jayne Dove, New York
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7:10 pm PDT, May 12,
Claire Sawa, Florida
Respect other people and show concern for their health!
Respect other people and show concern for their health!
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7:02 pm PDT, May 12,
John O'Brien, Pennsylvania
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5:52 pm PDT, May 12,
Cori Cooper, Ohio
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5:31 pm PDT, May 12,
Ginger Kruslock, Oregon
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5:22 pm PDT, May 12,
Jennifer M, Missouri
Communities should ALWAYS come before profits! As should the long-term effects of mining on human & environmental health. The lack of respect and concern does NOT make 'good business sense'! Corporations such as yours need to start thinking of the importance of everything OUTSIDE of the company goals & profits... for now, and for a better tomorrow.
Communities should ALWAYS come before profits! As should the long-term effects of mining on human & environmental health. The lack of respect and concern does NOT make 'good business sense'! Corporations such as yours need to start thinking of the importance of everything OUTSIDE of the company goals & profits... for now, and for a better tomorrow.
# 9,470:
3:58 pm PDT, May 12,
Esther Ochoa, Arizona
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3:33 pm PDT, May 12,
Ron Austin, Michigan
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3:17 pm PDT, May 12,
Catherine Cobb, Louisiana
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3:12 pm PDT, May 12,
Youssef AB, Egypt
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3:03 pm PDT, May 12,
Heidi Janisch, Illinois
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2:44 pm PDT, May 12,
Debra Domal, Illinois
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2:33 pm PDT, May 12,
B. Dirnbach, Pennsylvania
Here Are Seven Reasons to Begin Impeachment Hearings Against Bush! How many laws does Bush have to break before he’s held to account? Failing to investigate Bush NOW means that he will never answer for his misdeeds. How do we deter abusive leaders in the future if Congress fails to investigate him? (1) ILLEGAL IRAQ WAR (2) ILLEGAL SPYING (3) GENEVA CONVENTION VIOLATIONS (4) ILLEGAL DETENTION (5) ILLEGAL RELEASE OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION (6) ILLEGAL FREEZING OF ACCOUNTS AND RESTRICTION TO FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY (7) ILLEGAL USE OF SIGNING STATEMENTS Link to --> http://www.impeachforpeace.org/evidence/ <-- to see the evidence. So what can you do, you’re just one person? (1) Make 25+ copies of this message and pass it around. (2) Call your Congressperson at 877-851-6437 (Congress’ switchboard) and demand that he/she support full hearings on the impeachment of Bush. Bush is not above the law; he’s a government worker(?) and should be held to account just like any other worker!
Here Are Seven Reasons to Begin Impeachment Hearings Against Bush! How many laws does Bush have to break before he’s held to account? Failing to investigate Bush NOW means that he will never answer for his misdeeds. How do we deter abusive leaders in the future if Congress fails to investigate him? (1) ILLEGAL IRAQ WAR (2) ILLEGAL SPYING (3) GENEVA CONVENTION VIOLATIONS (4) ILLEGAL DETENTION (5) ILLEGAL RELEASE OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION (6) ILLEGAL FREEZING OF ACCOUNTS AND RESTRICTION TO FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY (7) ILLEGAL USE OF SIGNING STATEMENTS Link to --> http://www.impeachforpeace.org/evidence/ <-- to see the evidence. So what can you do, you’re just one person? (1) Make 25+ copies of this message and pass it around. (2) Call your Congressperson at 877-851-6437 (Congress’ switchboard) and demand that he/she support full hearings on the impeachment of Bush. Bush is not above the law; he’s a government worker(?) and should be held to account just like any other worker!
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2:27 pm PDT, May 12,
Name not displayed, Italy
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2:19 pm PDT, May 12,
Kristen Leonard, Indiana
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Paul Jefferson, Kansas
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Timothy Matthew Brennan, California
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Edward Kilty, Florida
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Dawn Allen, New York
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Heather Woods, Texas
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Ana Herrera, California
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Kenneth Shrum, California
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Kara Whittaker, Washington
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12:50 pm PDT, May 12,
Name not displayed, Mississippi
First of all I think there needs to be an Investigation into the spills and the shooting. Second the people of Prestea, Himan, and Dumase have the right to decide if they would like for Golden Star Resources to expand or not to expand. It is clear that Golden Star Reasoursces is a hazard to there communities. Golden Star Resources should listen to the people , most of the people will be working there mines. If the communities are happy, then the workers are happy. If you have an unhappy communities, or unsafe. Then you have unhappy workers.
First of all I think there needs to be an Investigation into the spills and the shooting. Second the people of Prestea, Himan, and Dumase have the right to decide if they would like for Golden Star Resources to expand or not to expand. It is clear that Golden Star Reasoursces is a hazard to there communities. Golden Star Resources should listen to the people , most of the people will be working there mines. If the communities are happy, then the workers are happy. If you have an unhappy communities, or unsafe. Then you have unhappy workers.
# 9,452:
12:45 pm PDT, May 12,
Barbara McGrane, Maryland
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12:18 pm PDT, May 12,
Tamie Pryor, Illinois