The report underscores key human rights risk areas in mining, particularly regarding labor practices and the treatment of workers. Given Active Minerals International’s involvement in the extractive sector, these findings suggest potential systemic deficiencies in protecting labor rights. Such vulnerabilities not only jeopardize worker wellbeing but also contribute to an environment where authoritarian practices may flourish, as neglect in ethical business practices can indirectly empower coercive power structures.

Report identifies key human rights risks in mining

The OpenSecrets report on mining lobbying exposes how industry players engage in political contributions and lobbying that tip the scales in favor of deregulation and policies supportive of authoritarian practices. Such behavior undermines democratic accountability and can create an environment where companies, including Active Minerals International, benefit from less oversight and more favorable regulatory conditions, thus indirectly contributing to the rise of authoritarianism.

Mining Lobbying - OpenSecrets

The reported lobbying expenditure of $120,000 in 2024, as detailed by OpenSecrets, suggests an active engagement in political lobbying. Such spending underscores the potential for corporate influence on policy making, which can be interpreted as aligning with practices that enable authoritarian or far-right agendas. This negative rating reflects concerns from an anti-fascist perspective regarding how corporate political contributions might subvert democratic processes.

Critical Minerals International Alliance Lobbying Profile