The Joint Venture partners are aligned in their approach to the environment. The companies' environment policies can be viewed on their respective websites. 

AngloGold Ashanti Australia is committed to the value that:

We respect the environment. We are committed to continually improving our processes in order to prevent pollution, minimize waste, increase our carbon efficiency and make use of natural resources. We will develop innovative solutions to mitigate environmental and climate risks.

To fulfil these commitments, AngloGold Australia will:

• comply with all applicable environmental legislation and other requirements to which we subscribe;
  
  
• implement and maintain efficient and effective environmental management systems;
  
  
• work to maintain the integrity of the natural environment and biodiversity value in the area where we work by protecting natural processes, identifying critical habitats and / or threatened species and limiting our environmental footprint;
  
  
• integrate environmental, social and cultural aspects along with economic considerations into all planning activities and decision-making processes;
  
• manage the environmental and carbon footprint associated with our business from exploration through to mine decommissioning in order to reduce or eliminate their environmental impact and prevention of pollution;
  
  
• promote environmental awareness and understanding among our work colleagues to develop an informed and responsible environmental culture;
  
  
• provide relevant training and support for all personnel to enable them to fulfil their environmental responsibilities;
  
• conduct annual environmental audits, set and review performance objectives and targets and measure progress to ensure continuous improvement and responsible industry practice;
  
  
• develop and implement innovative approaches to environmental, energy efficiency and carbon  management through scientific research and technology transfer;

All employees and contractors are accountable for upholding the company policy and standards on environmental management and will be regularly appraised on their performance.

Mike Erickson
Vice President - Australia

Download a PDF version of AngloGold AshantI's Environment Policy.

Download a PDF version of Independence Group's Environment Policy.