AngloGold Ashanti is committed to the sustainable development of our Nevada Projects and acting as a responsible steward of the environment. Through our work, we look for ways to invest in our communities and build resiliency through sustainable practices while protecting the environment.
At AngloGold Ashanti, we have a long-standing commitment to enhancing our sustainability performance. This involves addressing environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts arising from our operations, actively engaging with governments and communities, and striving to equitably distribute the benefits of mining among our stakeholders.
As we continue our work at the proposed North Bullfrog Project, we are focused on creating a sustainability strategy reflecting our commitment to environmental responsibility through how we operate our business and invest in the community.
Local sustainability initiatives include:
Creating opportunities to build community resilience through funding of local initiatives through the Beatty Foundation and other giving
Continuous monitoring and evaluation of groundwater and surface water conditions, water quality and quantity
Establishing a Community Working Group, as a platform to engage and address the priorities and concerns of Beatty and the surrounding communities
Conducting environmental studies in coordination with government agencies to better understand the unique ecosystem and local flora and fauna
Promoting a culture centered on safety and operational excellence through a holistic safety strategy
Promoting sustainable economic growth through support of local businesses and job opportunities
Encouraging local and regional public-private partnerships demonstrating collaboration
Planned investment in health and welfare programs that directly benefit the local community
AngloGold Ashanti’s commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen
AngloGold Ashanti values sustainability, striving to make a positive contribution towards an enduring world. Reflective of our commitment to sustainability and responsible mining, we have voluntarily committed to compliance with several international codes and standards that align with and support our efforts toward being a responsible corporate citizen.
A comprehensive list of the company’s industry memberships, global initiatives and other frameworks in which AngloGold Ashanti participates can be found under corporate governance at www.anglogoldashanti.com.
The company is a member of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM). ICMM’s vision is a safe, just and sustainable world enabled by responsibly produced minerals and metals, focusing on environmental resilience, social performance, governance & transparency, and innovation for sustainability.
AngloGold Ashanti is also a signatory to the World Gold Council’s Responsible Gold Mining Principles.
These Principles are a framework setting clear expectations for consumers, investors and the downstream gold supply chain of what constitutes responsible gold mining, addressing key environmental, social and governance issues for the gold mining sector.
AngloGold Ashanti has established an ESG Transparency Hub to share its performance against these standards. Additional information can also be found under sustainability at www.anglogoldashanti.com.