Careperro Mountain (“Haykatumá in the indigenous Embera language,) is one of the most sacred and important sites for the Embera culture. Beneath this mountain, lies gold, copper and other minerals. London-listed Rio Tinto is associated …
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VIDEO: Embera indigenous people say ‘no’ to Rio Tinto associate in Colombia
AngloGold to invest $400m in Colombia 2013-15
AngloGold Ashanti, the world’s No. 3 gold producer, plans to invest $400-million in Colombia in the 2013-2015 period at its La Colosa deposit and other gold exploration projects, a company executive said on Friday. Some …
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Colombia’s resistance to corporate mining excess has lessons for the world
Voluntary guidelines are not enough. We must ensure our critical gaze on exploitative mining firms does not waver.
This article mentions smallscale mining in Colombia. One of the companies threatening small scale miners’ livelihoods is …
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NO A LA MINA! SI A LA VIDA!
Protest against London-listed AngloGold Ashanti’s plans to construct a hige opencast gold mine in Colombia
3pm-6pm, Friday 1 June, outside Colombian Embassy, London
Nearest Tube: Knightsbridge 3 Hans Crescent, London SW1X 0LN
Join us in …
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Indigenous and Afro-Colombians of Jiguamiandó – Rights are Upheld
The Colombian Constitutional Court has once again reaffirmed the suspension order made on Muriel Mining Corporation’s Mandé Norte Project in Chocó. Rio Tinto, one of the world’s largest mining corporations (and registered on the …
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Xstrata pressed on record in Peru and Colombia
Representatives of communities affected by Xstrata’s operations in the Espinar region of Peru attended the massive London-listed mining company’s AGM in Switzerland on Tuesday 1 May. They called for compensation and a solution to the …
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Colombia: going for gold
Small-Scale Miners in Nariño Face Crackdown as Foreign Companies Set Sights on Colombia.
This article involves South African-based, London-listed AngloGold Ashanti.
Big Questions for Anglo American
Since Anglo American listed in London and moved its headquarters from South Africa to Britain, the company’s dealings with its critics have been characterised by a level of formal courtesy that sits awkwardly with its …
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Colombia: NGOs, African-descent and Indigenous communities challenge AngloGold Ashanti
Local and international NGOs say black & indigenous communities did not consent to London-listed AngloGold Ashanti’s operations on their lands, raise concerns about respect for human rights amid ongoing conflict. Business and Human Rights Resource …
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Mining must not infringe on agriculture, minister says – Colombia
The Colombian government needs to develop responsible mining without infringing on the agricultural sector, agriculture minister Juan Camilo Restrepo told BNamericas. “We are going to begin to analyze the draft of the new mining code …
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13 mining companies sign commitment to promote sustainable mining [Colombia]
The 13 member companies of Colombia’s large-scale mining sector association SMGE signed a commitment to reinforce responsible, fair and competitive mining in the country. ?The companies that signed the agreement were Vale, Anglo American, Colombia …
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Massive mining expansion in Colombia
Among London-listed mining companies operating in Colombia are Anglo American, AngloGold Ashanti, BHP Billiton, Glencore and Xstrata; and Rio Tinto is also interested in the country.
Government designates 2.9 million hectares for mining development …
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