Managing mine closure
Our new mine closure tool box is helping to ensure we leave a
positive environmental, social and economic legacy
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Sustainable development refers to development that ‘meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’. For Anglo American, sustainable development touches on every aspect of our business and we are committed to pursuing the initiatives that will provide breakthrough solutions around the globe.
Building houses at Motlhotlo as part of the process of community resettlements at Anglo Platinum's Mogalakwena mine expansion.
Integrated sustainable development
Sustainable development, by definition, is about the future. At Anglo American we’re helping to shape that future by minimising any negative impacts of our current operations. At the same time, we’re working with local communities to ensure that they benefit from our activities – now and in the years to come.
Policies and standards
Our commitment to safety and sustainable development includes ensuring that we act consistently across the Group in relation to safety, health and the environment.
Cynthia Carroll and Fauna & Flora International’s Mark Rose signed a memorandum of Understanding in April 2007.
International relations
We work with international organisations, and are signatories to a number of global commitments, on a range of issues from health to human rights. You can find out more about some of our relationships here.

