Indigenous Broadcasting News

Real-time coverage of community grievances, FPIC issues, and regulatory risks

Indigenous Broadcasting News

Real-time coverage of community grievances, FPIC issues, and regulatory risks for ArcelorMittal

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AIR Visakhapatnam — Andhra Pradesh, India

2025-07-13

Tribal Opposition to Bauxite Mine Expansion

Broadcast reports tribal panchayats’ concerns over lack of consultation for a bauxite mine, citing environmental damage and FPIC violations under Forest Rights Act, 2006.

Negative

Not Initiated

FPIC Risk

Forest Rights Act Violation

Legal

Environmental

Community

Legislative Context: N/A

ESG Alignment: N/A

Predictive Alert: 60% likelihood of protests by August 2025 if consultation not initiated.

Action: Engage tribal legal advisors. Review Forest Rights Act compliance. Initiate FPIC consultation.

CBC North — Quebec, Canada

2025-07-10

Innu Leaders Critique Iron Ore Mine Expansion

Broadcast features Innu Nation spokesperson raising alarm over lack of consultation for iron ore mine expansion, citing violation of Duty to Consult under Canada’s Impact Assessment Act.

Negative

Ongoing

Duty to Consult

Environmental Licensing

Legal

Community

ESG

Legislative Context: N/A

ESG Alignment: N/A

Predictive Alert: 50% likelihood of legal challenge by September 2025 if consultation fails.

Action: Trigger FPIC review. Engage Innu leadership council. Pause environmental approvals.

La Voz de los Pueblos — Sinaloa, Mexico

2025-07-14

Cartel Mining Sparks Mayo/Yoreme Community Fears

Broadcast reports Mayo/Yoreme concerns over illegal gold mining in San Ignacio and lack of FPIC for legal projects like ArcelorMittal’s San Jose mine. Community demands transparency on water usage and security measures.

Negative

Not Initiated

Constitutional Breach (Article 2)

Cartel Activity

Legal

Environmental

ESG

Security

Legislative Context: Sinaloa Congress (July 10, 2025) discussed security budget deficits (3,400M MXN vs. 4,777M needed) and open parliament platform, increasing scrutiny of mining projects.

ESG Alignment: Addressing water concerns supports ArcelorMittal’s 2030 sustainability goals.

Predictive Alert: 70% likelihood of protests by September 2025 if water concerns unaddressed.

Action: Engage Mayo/Yoreme leaders via CLUIMISIN by July 20, 2025. Review NOM-157-SEMARNAT-2009 compliance for tailings. Strengthen security protocols per 2015 theft precedent. Publish water usage report on La Voz de los Pueblos.

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FPIC and Legal Frameworks

Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC)

Mexico’s 2023 Mining Law mandates FPIC for projects on indigenous lands, per Article 2 of the Constitution and UNDRIP Article 32. Key requirements:

Free: No coercion or intimidation.
Prior: Consultation before project approval.
Informed: Full disclosure of project impacts.
Consent: Community approval with 5% profit-sharing.

Mexican Legal Frameworks

Article 2, Mexican Constitution: Guarantees indigenous rights to self-determination and consultation.
2023 Mining Law: Requires environmental impact assessments and restoration programs (NOM-141-SEMARNAT-2003).
NOM-157-SEMARNAT-2009: Governs mining waste management.
ILO Convention 169: International standard for indigenous rights.

Mayo/Yoreme Protest Risks

Broadcasts on La Voz de los Pueblos (July 2025) highlight Mayo/Yoreme concerns over water usage and cartel mining in Sinaloa, risking protests by September 2025 if unaddressed. Actions:

Engage Mayo/Yoreme leaders via CLUIMISIN for FPIC consultations by July 20, 2025.
Publish transparent water usage reports to counter environmental fears.
Strengthen security to mitigate cartel risks, per 2015 theft precedent.
Align with Sinaloa’s open parliament initiative for transparency.

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