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1 Business principle:
AngloGold Ashanti and the environment

  • We recognise that the long-term sustainability of our business is dependent upon good stewardship in both the protection of the environment and the efficient management of the exploration and extraction of mineral resources.
  • We will comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations and requirements.
  • We are committed to establishing and maintaining management systems to identify, monitor and control the environmental aspects of our activities.
  • The company will ensure that financial resources are available to meet its reclamation and environmental obligations.
  • The company will ensure that its employees and contractors are aware of this policy as well as their relevant responsibilities.
  • We will conduct audits to evaluate the effectiveness of our environmental management systems.
  • We are committed to communicating and consulting with interested and affected parties on environmental aspects of our activities.
  • We will work to continually improve our environmental performance; and
  • The company will participate in debate on environmental matters at international, national and local levels.
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Report to Society 2004