Community

The group’s vision, mission and values were reviewed during the year, and consequently so were the group’s business principles. The group’s business principles or undertakings are currently under review. AngloGold Ashanti’s values and business principles may be found on the company website.

One of the group’s six core values is:

The communities and societies in which we operate will be better off for AngloGold Ashanti having been there.

We uphold and promote fundamental human rights where we do business. We contribute to building productive, respectful and mutually beneficial partnerships in the communities in which we operate. We aim to leave host communities with a sustainable future.

The group gives effect to its values through its business principles. These undertakings in respect of communities serve also as the group’s policy, and guide regional and operational policies and practices. See the case study: Renewing our commitment to doing things the right way