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In developing a sustainability framework for the business, a central theme was the consideration of mining and its role in society. It is increasingly important to engage with industry leaders that were not previously considered, such as meeting with the Vatican. Engagement in real dialogue will strengthen our relationships with communities. Also if we have an engaged workforce who believes that we are doing the right things, then we have the best ambassadors for the business, as employees are those most credible in society. |
 Mark Cutifani, AngloGold Ashanti, Chief Executive Officer |
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There are two key areas with respect to sustainability at AngloGold Ashanti. As an organisation, we have a responsibility to engage with society; engagement means that society must see us as a co-existing partner. And society must also feel that our presence makes their lives better in the jurisdictions where we operate – that is a promise that we make when we enter a jurisdiction. Sustainability is a continuously evolving discipline and to that end it requires that there is a common understanding in the organisation about the subject matter of sustainability. |
| David Noko, AngloGold Ashanti, Executive Vice President: Sustainable Development |
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The scarce skills issue presents us with an enormous challenge – however it’s a challenge that we accept, as we are committed to being proactive and to designing our own destiny: failure to do so will only mean that someone else will. |
| Italia Boninelli, AngloGold Ashanti, Executive Vice President: People and Organisational Development |
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Our strategic goals in managing the strike activity were primarily to guarantee the safety of our people and the people around our mines. Secondly during the whole process we strove to treat people with dignity and respect and we tried to ensure that we resolved the situation in such a way that we were assured of a good future relationship with our employees and communities. Following the strike action and as a consequence of signing a “Peace Accord” with all concerned parties, we now have a base to work on in order to develop a normal labour relations environment. |
| Mike O’Hare, AngloGold Ashanti, Executive Vice President: South Africa Region |
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Is safety really our first value? Absolutely. From the executive level to the front line, this value is embraced. We have stopped mining in certain areas in South Africa because we believe the risk is just too high. We have shut down portions of our operations when they are not fully compliant. We have shut down contractors for not operating in accordance with our values and standards. Obviously we can and will do more but, yes, the business is living up to this value. |
| Michael Parker, AngloGold Ashanti, Senior Vice President: Safety and Environment |
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Moving to a global supply chain methodology ensures that AngloGold Ashanti manages the entire value chain and partners with responsible suppliers that support global environmental, safety and human rights’ standards, and enhances sustainability within the communities where we operate. |
| Parker Kapp, AngloGold Ashanti, Senior Vice President - Global Supply Chain, Group Procurement |
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AngloGold Ashanti’s Approach to Water Management: Access to secure water supply 24/7 is critical for mining operations. AngloGold Ashanti though, sees effective water management in a more holistic fashion, as critical to its role as a good corporate citizen, working collaboratively with governments and communities to deliver fair outcomes for all, by responsible stewardship of our precious global water resources. |
| Lyn Staib, AngloGold Ashanti, Vice President: Energy, Water and Community Infrastructure |
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With regard to the strike activities in South Africa in 2012, it is concerning that a precedent was set where violence and intimidation led to unintended industrial action. To remedy this, the rule of law needs to be restored to ensure the long term sustainability of the mining industry. |
| Gideon du Plessis, Solidarity, General Secretary |
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Mining and exploration take place in remote areas with unique and fragile biodiversity. Companies have a responsibility to manage the risks to biodiversity that their presence introduces, both directly and indirectly. But companies also have tremendous opportunities to contribute to biodiversity in a way that leaves things better off than if mining had not taken place; by conserving areas that might otherwise be under threat from other activities, by improving understanding of local species and ecosystems and by working with communities and governments on regional strategies to enhance biodiversity. |
| Anne-Marie Fleury, International Council on Mining and Metals, Director, Environment |
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From an investor’s point of view AngloGold Ashanti’s sustainability and integrated reports are convincing because they provide a very meaningful and credible picture of how comprehensively the company integrates values, principles and measures in the business and also have material support processes to deal with sustainability risks and opportunities. |
| Thomas Streiff, Fondation Guilé, Head of Engagement |
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The AngloGold Ashanti Technology Innovation Consortium is a ground breaking approach to developing alternative mining methods. The company’s strategy has resulted in a paradigm shift in narrow tabular mining, termed the “drill and fill” mining method. It aims to deliver improvements in safety, socio economic development, environmental sustainability and value generation. Drill and fill has required innovations in drilling and the development of a new backfill product called Ultra High Strength Backfill which will change civil construction in the mining industry. |
| Nils Steward, Golder Associates, Principal Consultant, Member of the Technology Innovation Consortium |
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Being a winner of AngloGold Ashanti’s AuDITION’s design competition has opened international horizons for me - on a creative and business level. The opportunity for any creative thinker to work with the top experts in the jewellery industry, with 500 grams of gold to create their vision, is a gift. |
| Kristen Malan, BeJewelled, Professional Jewellery Designer/ Second place winner AuDITIONS South Africa 2011/2012 |
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