Many think it was a war for oil, but US and British companies may end up getting none of it.

Recent high profile gatherings show world leaders starting to treat mining as a hot topic. Forward-thinking mining firms will welcome the attention.

The next few years are likely to see intensifying pressures to toughen the landmark voluntary initiatives on business and human rights.

Foreign miners are showing renewed interest in the Congo – how they conduct themselves will help determine the fate of a nation.

Crises faced by two resource projects illustrate the strategic importance of understanding stakeholder views – and how they may sour.

Examples of recent client projects with a focus on human rights, as well some earlier projects and writing in this area.

Progress on business and human rights might be quicker if human rights were seen as a means to protect value not just avoid bad headlines.

BBC World Service interview with Critical Resource’s director Daniel Litvin on European energy security.

Are we entering a new chapter in the history of relations between oil firms and poor countries?

Soaring energy prices are giving new political voice to dissident regimes and groups in energy-rich countries.

The crisis caused by Russia’s hike in gas prices to the Ukraine is a reminder that politics, not the market, is driving global energy policies.

A detailed study examining how eight multinationals, including Anglo American and BP, have developed and are implementing a human rights policy.

The UN has failed to produce a balanced set of enforceable rules to regulate the human rights impacts of multinational corporations.

Large companie are missing opportunities to head off campaigns from NGOs and other activists.

Targeting western multinationals rather than governments is often a more effective way for pressure groups to gain publicity for their cause.