The report reveals the degree to which British companies are controlling Africa’s key mineral resources, notably gold, platinum, diamonds, copper, oil, gas and coal. It documents how 101 companies listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) most of them British have mining operations in 37 sub-Saharan African countries. It reveals that they collectively control over $1 trillion worth of Africa’s most valuable resources. It also highlights British mining companies being at the forefront of environmental degradation in Africa. It also shows mining operations of British companies being associated with killings in or near mine areas, unfair and often forced resettlement programmes, labour rights and abuses. This report exposes the long term involvement of the British government, through its trade and investment policies, to influence and control British companies’ access to raw materials and the way trade is conducted with Africa.
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