I was inspired to write on this topic after reading the article “NGOs, do they sometimes cross the line, and what can you do about it?” http://goo.gl/Z4qvgh authored by my friend Toby Webb. The premise is; your company is under attack; a campaign has happened that is costing you millions of dollars; and you’re convinced you’re in the right. Webb goes on to state that it’s never a good idea to sue the NGO despite the fact that they may be damaging companies who provide value

(photo source: notiagen) Colombia was the new darling of mining investors starting in the middle of the last decade. During eight years under the former president, Alvaro Uribe, the area granted for mining and oil concessions tripled to an estimated 22 million hectares. In the gold sector, companies like Anglogold Ashanti led the investor charge. World-class multi-million ounce discoveries like Anglo's la Colosa were made. However as these project advanced closer to being