Ecotierra in Tolima, Colombia, reported that in the face of student protests and international support, the University of Tolima declined on 19 January to sign a research contract with AngloGold Ashanti for research work to facilitate the company’s plans to mine gold in the area.
For background, see http://www.colombiasolidarity.org.uk/urgent-actions/527-stop-anglogold-ashantis-unfair-contract.
AngloGold Ashanti is a South African company with a listing on the London Stock Exchange.