Colombia orders AngloGold Ashanti to stop illegal mining exploration activities

…(CORTOLIMA) says AngloGold Ashanti has engaged in “exploration activities without permission”, potentially causing damage to the protected riverbed in the village of Camao, Piedras and its surrounding area. See http://colombiareports.com/colombia-news/news/28510-colombia-orders-anglogold-ashanti-to-stop-illegal-mining-exploration-activities.html…

South Africa's militant mine union shows new focus

…major mines for months. See http://www.minesandcommunities.org/article.php?a=12184. Among London-listed mining companies operating in South Africa are Anglo American, AngloGold Ashanti, BHP Billiton, Coal of Africa Limited, Lonmin, Rio Tinto and Xstrata….

AngloGold Ashanti sues small town in Colombia

The multinational gold mining company, AngloGold Ashanti, has taken legal action against a small town in central Colombia after its citizens allegedly prohibited the mining company’s employees’ freedom of movement….