Doubts have been raised in Colombia about possible adverse environmental issues in relation to AngloGold Ashanti’s big La Colosa gold project
See http://www.mineweb.com/mineweb/view/mineweb/en/page103118?oid=132411&sn=Detail&pid=92730.
Colombia’s comptroller warns about AngloGold project
The use of water resources for a major AngloGold Ashanti project in Colombia could threaten agriculture and human populations, the country’s comptroller said in a letter. A river basin may be jeopardized by the massive La Colosa project, potentially reducing water supply for agriculture and consumption, said Colombia’s comptroller, Sandra Morelli, in a letter to the environment minister.
See http://www.miningweekly.com/article/colombias-comptroller-warns-about-anglogold-project-2011-07-28.
AngloGold Ashanti is a South African company with a listing on the London Stock Exchange.