When Violence Hits the Market: How Human Rights Abuses Undermine Corporate Value

Large open-pit mine illustrating environmental and human rights risks

The assassination of activists has become a tragic hallmark of mining-related conflicts. According to a study by Monash University and Oxford University researchers, firms cited in media coverage of activist deaths experience strong market responses including divestments from risk-averse investors and a 32% drop in new contracts. Over the course of just 10 days following […]

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