Workplace

Safety 

Our people and their safety remain of paramount importance for the Group and this is reflected in everything that we do. Ensuring safety of the Group’s employees is considered a vital element in measuring the successful achievement of corporate strategy to which the Board and management are committed. 

During 2009, the Group continued to invest in operating controls and processes to ensure that the highest standards of safety are met. As a testament to the Group’s commitment to achieving an internationally recognised level of health and safety management, OHSAS18001 accreditation at all operations was maintained during the year.

Health

The Group strives to avoid occupational illnesses by taking all necessary steps to provide a working environment that does not pose any risk to the health of its workers. Given the risks inherent in mining activities however, the Group has a Health team charged with the provision of medical and occupational health services to assure the wellbeing of those employed by the Group as the need arises, and on an on-going basis. 

Corporate HR

The Corporate Human Resource Vice Presidency supports the execution of the Group’s strategy by the recruitment and retention of employees through the use of innovation and best practice. The Group seeks to differentiate itself from its peers by emerging as an employer of choice. By taking this approach, the Group seeks to enhance its ability to attract and retain the necessary skills.

 
For further details regarding our approach, please see our 2009 CR Report.