rights expert advised that Colombia discontinue the mine citing environmental and human rights concerns. In January 2021, the OECD launched an investigation into Cerrejón over human rights and environmental concerns. In February 2021, Anglo American announced plans to divest the Cerrejon mine by 2024. In June 2021, Anglo sued the Colombian government for preventing the development of the La Puente coal pit. Carbon footprint Anglo American reported Total CO2e emissions (Direct + Indirect) for 31 December 2020 at 16,080 Kt (-1,660 /-9.4% y-o-y). See also List of mining companies List of companies traded on the JSE List of companies of South Africa Economy of South Africa Mineral Policy Institute Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative International Council on Mining and Metals United Nations Global Compact References External links Diamond mining companies Iron ore mining companies Mining companies based in London Mining companies of the United Kingdom Mining companies of South Africa Conglomerate companies of the United Kingdom Companies based in London British companies established in 1999 Non-renewable resource companies established in 1999 1999 establishments in England Companies listed on the London Stock Exchange Companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange AngloGold Ashanti De Beers Oppenheimer family