When Australian transnational Paladin started operations in Malawi six years ago, it sounded like it would be good news for the public purse of the world’s poorest country. Sadly, this has not been the case.
Since then, the company – which mines uranium for sale primarily in North America – has managed to cut an eye-watering $43 million off its tax bill, international charity ActionAid has revealed.
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