South African mining facing implied $100bn silicosis damage

…calculate. Since AngloGold Ashanti lost the first case, a new case has been lodged with a claim of almost R2,5-million for damages. [This could also affect Anglo American]. See http://www.miningweekly.com/article/south-african-mining-facing-potential-100bn-silicosis-damage-rbc-2011-05-09….

Tanzania's taxing problem

All Tanzanian companies (not just mining companies) are entitled to a refund on their input VAT. Thus, the recent announcement that AngloGold Ashanti and African Barrick are among those seeking…

Glimmer of justice for sick gold miners

…the verdict arrives too late for Thembekile Mankayi, the worker who initiated the suit. UK-listed Anglo American and AngloGold Ashanti are at the centre of this legal struggle. See http://www.minesandcommunities.org/article.php?a=10774….

Polluting miner gets $130m health grant for Ghana

…to say the least – “baffling” the country’s NGO coalition on health. According to one commentator, AngloGold Ashanti was selected as the “principal recipient” of the US$139 million, because it…