Global mining companies are not only one of the most important and strategic pillars of the capitalist system, but their are also some of the most predatory companies in the world, leaving a trail of social and environmental destruction in their wake.

Kevin Bracken, former leader of the Maritime Union of Australia Vic Branch and long time union activist, talks to us about the background and history of the campaign against the Australian company Oceana Gold and the crimes that the company has committed in both El Salvador and the Philippines.

A solidarity action will be held in Melbourne, Australia on Monday October 14 in solidarity with the Save Nueva Vizcaya Movement in the Philippines who are at the forefront of the fight against Oceana Gold

Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia