Some pension funds are now bowing to pressure from the divestment movement and shedding at least some of their oil and gas investments. So are insurance companies.
New report shows private funds raising money for investment in metals and mining came up empty in Q3 and so far this year commitments total a paltry $100m.
Local and international companies are being lured by the area's untouched gold riches, but groups warn of potential impacts to watersheds and communities.