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Meet Africa’s first, and only, licensed hydrogen truck operator, Alex Tumisang Lekgau. Today, Alex took the wheel of the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck designed to operate in everyday mining conditions at our Mogalakwena PGMs mine in Limpopo.
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Meet Kedibone Lekoto, a plant operator at Mogalakwena mine. She tested positive in the early 2000s & has since become an advocate for the fight against
#HIV
/
#AIDS
. Not only do we want to see our employees live healthy lives, but we want to see the end of HIV/AIDS.
#WorldAIDSDay
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32-year-old Portia Malele, our new Manager Mining: Drill and Blast at Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen Mine. She is a trailblazer for young women in mining. “I wanted to break boundaries and make a difference, and the world of mining offers me that,” she says.
#INWED19
#WomenInEngineering
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We are proud to announce the launch of the ‘Anglo American South Africa Education Programme’, in partnership with the
@DBE_SA
#SAeducation
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We are proud to announce that we are contributing US$30million to
#COVID19
vaccine rollout efforts across our operational footprint. We've allocated $10million for SA where we'll be aiding the government with vaccine procurement, safe transport & storage:
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Entrepreneur Mahlatse Matlakana (20) owns a farming business, producing green peppers for 4 national food wholesalers. With the help of mentorship from De Beers’ Zimele programme, she plans to keep growing her business & 1 day open a centre to teach community youth about farming.
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To participate in the growing digital economy our youth need to be equipped with the relevant digital skills. The Anglo American South African Education Programme is investing in ICT to upskill the youth in host communities.
Learn more here:
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.
@DeBeersGroup
AWOME programme supports women micro-entrepreneurs like Shonisani Ndou, who started-off by planting in her own yard. She now employs 5 local people permanently and 85 local part-time workers and sells to Alljoy and Tiger Brands.
#GrowingTogether
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Congratulations to Nolitha Fakude, Chair of our Management Board in South Africa, who has been elected as the first woman president of the Minerals Council in the organisation's 131 year history.
#MakingMiningMatter
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We have four pillars that guide our global support programme
#WeCare
, ❤ created to support our people and communities during COVID-19. Here’s how they work:
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“There were over 170,000 reported crimes against women in 2017/18 financial year, over 41,000 of these were rapes and sexual assaults. Our Living with Dignity Programme is designed to combat these statistics.” Nolitha Fakude, Chairman of Anglo American SA
#LivingWithDignity
#GBV
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Our
#Zimele
Youth Development programme aims to support young people to reach their entrepreneurial goals with training, mentorship, networking, and more.
#CreatingOpportunities
Read more:
#YouthMonth
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We’ve launched an easy way for you to get procurement info. Our new WhatsApp menu lets you browse supplier opportunities and download supplier documents.
3 ways to get started:
WhatsApp ‘hi’ to 076 719 0151
Scan the QR code below
Open WhatsApp:
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In 2017, nearly 40% of South Africa’s population was aged 19 years or younger. This
#YouthMonth
, join us in celebrating South Africa’s greatest resource – our youth, of all ages. Today’s learners are tomorrow’s leaders, and our future is in their hands.
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Today, there are more women in mining than ever before. Here’s to the women who push the boundaries of what’s possible.
#WomensDay
#WomensMonth2018
#WomenInMining
#WomenInSTEM
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Our 2021 Interim results show strong performance across the business for the first 6 months of the year, as well as our commitment to helping protect our people & communities.
Watch our Chief Executive, Mark Cutifani, unpack the results:
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Now that you know about the Anglo American Zimele programme, here’s how you apply for it.
#GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek
Find the application forms here:
WhatsApp ‘hi’ to 076 719 0151
Email us: zimele
@angloamerican
.com
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We’re partnering with
@CSIR
and
@IvaldiGroup
to explore how 3D printing of spare parts for mining can help make our supply chains much more efficient.
#FutureSmartMining
#ReimaginingMining
Learn more here:
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Congratulations to our
#PlatAfrica2019
winners! Well done to all the finalists for their outstanding entries. Professional Category Winner: Esther Boshoff & Team
Student/Apprentice Category Winner: Mfundo Nondyola
People’s Choice Award Winners: Nihal Shah & Thembi Maduna
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✅Female-run
✅100% Black-owned
✅Youth-driven
PPN is a
#Zimele
-funded waste management company run by young entrepreneur Pinky Sithole. This is her inspiring story.
#Thread
#WomensMonth
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#YouthMonth
is an important time to reflect on the challenges faced by young people in SA and recommit to
#CreatingOpportunity
. What areas of youth are you most passionate about?
Education
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Employment
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Empowerment
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Mentorship
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We’re proud to introduce our
#PlatAfrica
2020 finalists! These top 20 professional & student/apprentice finalists have created jewellery that’s “Designed for Men of Platinum”. Winners will be announced during
@AFI_SA
Joburg Fashion Week on 13 November:
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While the holidays are coming to end, the threat of
#COVID19
isn’t. This means that as we start travelling back home to get ready for work and school, we need to stay safe and keep those around us safe too.
#WeCare
I’m driving with a mask
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I sanitise my hands often
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All of the above
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Front-end loaders are used to pick up and load ore. Sishen Mine has a P&H L-2350, the world’s largest loader, which weighs 72 574kg and holds the Guinness World Record for Biggest Earth Mover. Its bucket can hold 40.5m3 – as much as 250 bathtubs!
#MachinesOfMining
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Portia Mngomezulu is the successful businesswoman behind
@PortiaM_Skin
. With help from Anglo American
#Zimele
, she grew her business & today her company distributes skincare products to over 2000 stores nationwide:
#growingtogether
#25ReasonsToBelieve
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Anglo American Platinum CEO, Natascha Viljoen was at
@MiningIndaba
Virtual yesterday. Here’s a key highlight from her take on Green Metals, Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) & Global Decarbonisation.
#MIVirtual
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Before we go offline, we would like say thank you to our employees, host community members, suppliers & business partners for their extraordinary care and commitment to meeting the challenges of 2020.
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#Thungela
has a seasoned executive management team, led by July Ndlovu as CEO and Deon Smith as CFO.
The company’s board of directors is led by Sango Ntsaluba as Chair and Kholeka Mzondeki as Chair of the Audit Committee.
Learn more:
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Postmasburg-based technology business Matsietsa Brothers Earthmoving & Equipment installs & maintains collision avoidance systems at our Kolomela mine. Since joining Kumba’s Inclusive Procurement programme in 2017, the company has established itself as an expert in the field.
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Moleboge Moremi has come a long way from selling sweets & cakes in her youth. Today her business, Leboga Mogau Logistics & Projects, which produces ‘Oasis’ bottled water from a plant in Bochum, is a preferred supplier for the De Beers Venetia mine and employs 7 community members.
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Season 7 of Makarapa City is back.
Catch all the drama, secrets, suspense, and scandal starting this Thursday.
Tune in, enter the listener competition and you could win 1 of 15 Shoprite vouchers worth R500 every week. WhatsApp "hi" to 076 719 0151 for details.
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Through the pandemic our employees have continued to provide selflessly of their skills and time towards reimagining people’s lives for better. Since 2018, 299 employees have partnered with 117 organisations and run 164 projects through the Ambassadors for Good programme.
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We’re looking for graduates completing their final year of studying to join the Anglo American Graduate Programme. Begin your journey of opportunity, career development and purpose with a global mining company. Apply here:
#ReImagineYourCareer
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Meet Bonolo Sebothoma, an Instrumentation Technician who works with the machines at Zibulo Colliery. She has been working in the mining industry for 10 years. Find out more about our
#WomenInMining
:
#WomensMonth2018
#WomensDay
#WomenInSTEM
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We are pleased to welcome Nolitha Fakude as Chairman of our Management Board in South Africa. Nolitha has served as a non-executive director on the Board of Anglo American plc for the past two years.
#WomenInMining
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In 2015, Bucks Sibiya won a contract to help build Postmasburg's new medical complex as part of Kumba’s policy of using local suppliers. Today, Nomulwethu Construction & Projects provides full-time employment to 17 locals.
#enterprisedevelopment
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It’s never been more important to support small businesses. This Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Day, we want to highlight the steps our enterprise development arm, Zimele, has taken during COVID-19.
#Thread
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Congrats to the top 23 designers in 2016
#PlatAfrica
finals. Which design is your favourite?
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Anglo American Platinum’s mid-year results have been released. It shows that along with a strong business performance, we’ve also come a long way in ensuring the lives and livelihoods of our people, and their families and communities. See the results here:
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We know that women can do everything they set their minds to. This
#WomensMonth
we’re celebrating the women who make mining happen.
#WomensDay
#WomenInMining
#WomenInSTEM
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“Anglo American has continued its strong operational recovery, with a 24% increase in production compared to Q2." says Mark Cutifani, Chief Executive. Read more in our Q3 2020 production report here:
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DID YOU KNOW?
150 years ago, Dmitri Mendeleev developed the
#PeriodicTable
of
#elements
we use today. To celebrate, 2019 has been declared the International Year of the Periodic Table.
#IYPT2019
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Jewellery industry veteran, Isabella Kobella and her daughter, Meiki Ngcengeni, launched Isabella Jewellers and Refiners CC. As part of the De Beers enterprise development program, they will receive mentoring and leadership upskilling to help grow their business.
#WoMine
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Our Q2 2021 Production Report has been released. It shows that we’ve delivered strong operational performance supported by ample COVID-19 measures to help safeguard the lives and livelihoods of our people and host communities.
View the report here:
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Anglo American Chief Executive, Duncan Wanblad, takes to the stage at
@MiningIndaba
for his keynote address focused on Africa's energy transition and the opportunity this brings the continent
#MI23
#TogetherWeThrive
#SustainableImpact
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"As part of our commitment to combating gender based violence in the workplace, we have called on our male employees to join the conversation, because women matter. Their equality, which is a human right, should concern everyone." Nolitha Fakude, Chairman of Anglo American SA
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Are you making it easy for fraudsters to scam you? Listen to an independent cybersecurity expert unpack how fraudsters work, and how you can protect your information online.
#CyberSafety
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Meet Mosibudi Seakamela, owner of Blouberg’s only clothing manufacturer, Dithebele Clothing. With help from the De Beers Zimele programme, Mosibudi and her husband, Lerapela, are now running a 24-hour operation, including making uniforms for 45 schools in the area.
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In today's Blue Table Talk, Nolitha Fakude, our Group Director for South Africa, talks us through empowerment and knowing your worth as a woman. She also speaks about the support structures we're putting in place to support victims of GBV.
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@debeersgroup
employs over 4,800 people and supports its communities through the provision of water and the building of schools. During the COVID-19 crisis, they have also distributed food parcels and extended support to 26 health facilities.
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This
#YouthMonth
we’re helping students build a better future. Like at the University of Pretoria, where mining engineering students use the 360° 3D screen in the Kumba Virtual Reality Centre to prepare for their future careers as ‘imagineers’.
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For 100 years we’ve been re-imagining mining to improve lives through tangible value and for host communities. Skills development, education programmes, investment in SMEs, healthcare facilities and infrastructure, we will always champion our communities.
#ThrivingCommunities
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It’s the season finale of
#MakarapaCity
.
It’s been a jam-packed season with so many lessons from our characters. But before we say goodbye, for now, Pam’s offered Sporo a final chance at revenge. Tune in, it’s going to be a good one!
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Welcome to
#PlatAfrica2019
! Follow our feed to see who will be crowned top jewellery designer tonight.
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Today is
#WorldMathsDay
. Since its launch in 2018, the Anglo American South Africa Education Programme is on track to improve learners’ numeracy & mathematics skills at 100 host community schools around our operations in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the Northern Cape.
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Funding from
@debeersgroup
not only helped entrepreneur Mukondi Mafune become Limpopo’s “best bread distributor”, it’s also helped her customers grow their businesses. Hear what they have to say:
#WomensMonth2018
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We are excited to be a sponsor of the
@SAInvestmentCo
. We see South Africa’s success as an intrinsic part of our success & we welcome the government’s efforts in creating a conducive environment to attract investment for all sectors of our country’s economy.
#InvestSA
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#MakarapaCity
is back with season 7. A whole new season with even more drama, scandal, and lessons to be learnt.
#StopGBV
#ItStartsWithMe
Listen to E1, enter the competition and you could win 1 of 15 Shoprite vouchers worth R500 every week.
More info here:
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As the lead sponsor of
@MiningIndaba
Virtual we have created an online conversation hub. Do you have a question about the future of sustainable mining? Visit our online exhibition stand to find out more:
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Meet Evelyn Rachidi, Section Manager at Zibulo Colliery, one of our underground coal mines. Her biggest responsibility is ensuring the safety of her team. Find out more about our
#WomenInMining
:
#WomensMonth2018
#WomensDay
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Karen Tsao is not afraid to ask questions. And lots of them! As the ECOH Coordinator for De Beers Canada, she shares her career advice, and what it’s like to work for Anglo American. Watch our Facebook Stories to learn more.
#WomenInMining
#WomensMonth
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In the face of
#Covid19
, CEO of Anglo American Coal South Africa,
@Ndlovu1234
shares how mining can provide a fresh impetus to the role of public-private partnership:
#ReimaginingMining
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@MiningIndaba
Virtual is just a few days away! Join us from 2 - 3 February as we showcase our innovation and vision for the future of mining. Register for this free event now
#MiningWithPurpose
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Do you have excellent academics, strong leadership potential and a mining-relevant degree, honours or masters? Join the Anglo American Graduate Programme and begin your career development journey with us:
#ReImagineYourCareer
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It’s been 100 years since Mandela was born, and there’s 1 thing that hasn’t changed in all that time: the power of stories. This
#MandelaDay
we’re donating books that will invite a new generation of readers to join us on epic journeys into the realms of the imagination.
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“We’ve been helping people stand on their own feet for over 30 years. Today we focus on mentorship & funding to build
#SMMEs
that can create&sustain jobs.” Our Head of Zimele, Larisha Naidoo, talks to
@City_Press
about helping SMMEs grow:
#growingtogether
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If you missed the 19th annual PlatAfrica 2018 award ceremony, relive the highlights and celebrations including interviews with all the winners.
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Today is
#WorldBiodiversityDay
. The Diamond Route, owned & managed by
@debeersgroup
, comprises of 8 sites (±200 000 hectares), stretching from the Succulent Karoo to the edge of Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Pans. Have you explored the The Diamond Route? Share your story.
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We’re looking for registered healthcare professionals to join us in playing a key part in providing world-class medical care services to Anglo American Coal SA host communities and it’s employees. Apply here
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“When I heard that I had achieved 100% for science I was completely overwhelmed.” –Solomon Zucule (19), top performer in our Star Schools programme at Isibonelo Colliery. Solomon is now at UP on a bursary, studying chemical engineering.
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Since 2018 the Anglo American Zimele Programme has helped over 2000 businesses with mentorship and funding, who in turn have employed over 38 000 South Africans. On this Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day we applaud the Zimele Programme SMEs.
#ThrivingCommunities
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Monica’s already seen that Sis’ Fifi is smart, strong, a brilliant entrepreneur, and full of heart, but she’s about to find that Sis Fifi is also
#MakarapaCity
’s matchmaking queen.
Listen to episode 7 with all of Sis’ Cupid’s talents here.
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For over 100 years, we have provided the raw materials needed to build a better world. Now, through our innovation-led FutureSmart Mining™ approach, we are mapping out a sustainable path for the next 100 years. Learn more about how we’re making life better through mining.
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We are proud to see our Platinum CEO Natascha Viljoen on
@FortuneMagazine
’s Most Powerful Women International list. New to the list, Natascha is committed to using technology to further growth and sustainability. Read more:
#WomenInMining
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"Learn to accept praise and grab opportunities with both hands," says Gabisile Simelane. We are working hard to create a safe and positive workplace environment where each individual is able to bring their whole self to work.
#WomensMonth
#WomenInMining
#WomenInSTEM
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“ECD centres help you to mould learners. Because of Anglo American building us the ECD schools, I'm not afraid to stand next to a learner from a private school.” – Moholeng School Principal KL Segano. See how we’re investing in our children’s future.
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We’ve come a long way in making mining a place that provides women with equal opportunities to pursue and grow their ideal careers. We continue to ensure that all women across our business feel safe, respected, and are always treated with dignity. Happy
#WomensDay
#WoMine
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Mukondi Mafune’s success goes beyond bread distribution. She is also facility manager for the 28-chalet Mudzwiri Lodge in Musina, where she and her team of 10 provide hospitality and catering services to those who stay there:
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Graduating in 2020 and looking for a career filled with growth opportunities? The Anglo American Graduate Programme offers final year students career opportunities that can make a real difference in people’s lives. Apply now:
#ReImagineYourCareer
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Our Mogalakwena’s incubator support programme on Groenfontein farm near our platinum mine is one example of how we’re working with communities to build sustainable land-use practices in farming, food, land-stewardship and environmental business.
#WorldNatureConservationDay
.
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It’s
#YouthMonth
and we must do more than acknowledge every child’s right to a quality education. Our AASA Education Programme is investing in 100
#EarlyChildhoodDevelopment
sites to ensure 90% of 5-year-olds meet minimum school readiness requirements.
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2 years ago, with support from Kumba’s supplier development programme, Jomo Khomo and his wife, Kefilwe, started the 100% black-owned and -operated KELE Mining Solutions in Kathu. Today, the company employs over 150 local people. Read more:
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Our purpose is to re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives. We are working closely with our host communities to achieve this goal.
Learn more about how our transformation measures are making us a more competitive organisation.
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Kumba Iron Ore has released its annual reporting suite for 2017. Find out more by downloading the reports here:
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Keep your personal information safe! If you receive a suspicious email or SMS asking you to take part in an RFQ you can help us by sending the email or SMS details to . Visit our website for more advice:
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Fraudsters may use our name for recruitment-related scams by advertising fake job positions or supplier and tender opportunities in exchange for money. Remember, we will never ask you to pay us to secure an interview or meeting. Here are some tips:
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From wearing PPE, to washing our hands and social distancing, safety has been everyone’s priority for 2020. Anglo American’s commitment to
#ZeroHarm
remains a priority for
#GlobalSafetyDay
and every day. What safety tips can you share to keep others safe?
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Natascha Viljoen,CEO of Anglo American Platinum, said: “PlatAfrica is a shining example of our country’s best creative talent in action, and Anglo American Platinum is proud to have been able to support this tremendous competition. Congratulations to all participants and winners!
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Are you in your final year of your studies with excellent academics, strong leadership skills and looking to start a dynamic and exciting career in 2021?
#ReImagineYourCareer
and your future with the Anglo American Graduate Programme. Apply now:
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The 2020
#PlatAfrica
Jewellery Design and Manufacture competition has arrived. 20 local jeweller’s creations will take centre-stage at Joburg Fashion Week live from
@AFI_sa
. They’re eagerly waiting to hear who will be awarded as the best platinum jewellery designers for 2020.
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Emotions are high this week in
#MakarapaCity
.
Last week, things between Dennis and Sporo got heated. Will either man turn a cheek and let bygones be or will this turn into something bigger, and nastier? Tune in to episode 4 to find out.
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Dragline excavators are large machines used at coal mining operations. The biggest models can weigh up to 12 000 tonnes – more than the Eiffel Tower. Because they are so heavy, draglines use “feet”, or pontoons, to “walk”, rather than moving on tracks.
#MachinesOfMining
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We are more than a mining business. Anglo American is committed to the development of the critical infrastructure that grows prosperous, healthy, and secure communities.
#WeCare
. Read more about our community based programmes here.
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Follow
@NunguDiamonds
to see how this
#Zimele
-funded enterprise is using social media to build their business and conduct virtual consultations during
#lockdown
.
#BlackOwnedBusiness
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We have released our 2017 results and announced our highest dividend payout in ten years.
#AngloAmericanResults
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Dineo Mogashoa,an ambitious young graduate of Anglo American Coal South Africa’s Community Scholarship Scheme working as an assistant researcher on the sub-Antarctic Marion Island. The
#scholarship
scheme has seen 33 students
#graduate
from university since its inception in 2014.
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