Case Studies
Our case studies demonstrate how our Sustainable Development Policy (PDF 28KB) directs our approach to community health, environmental protection, the health and safety of our workforce and our commitment to good governance and socio-economic development. We are pleased with our progress, but believe we can achieve more.
Case studies for 2007 reflect activities in the reporting period 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007.
Waste Management In South Africa and Colombia
At Samancor Manganse in South Africa the active involvement of specialists facilitated the development of a hazardous was facility and a management plan for domestic and solid waste has been in place at Cerro Matoso in Colombia isine 1998.
Fit For Work/Fit For Life
We continue to promote our Fit for Work/Fit for Life program at operations. Examples include: a Musculo-Skeletal Injury Prevention Program to promote sport and fitness (Cerro Matoso, Colombia); a Functional Capacity Evaluation program to detect current and future employee health risks (Yalubu Refinery, Australia); and a pilot fitness program for Emergency Response Teams (Mt Arthur Coal, Australia).
Olympic Dam Water Savings Project Delivers A Sustained Change
Our Olympic Dam copper/uranium mine in South Australia has reduced its consumption of Great Artesian Basin water by optimising water recovery and recycling opportunities.
Black Economic Empowerment Supplier Development Programs In South Africa
Since the introduction of our Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) Procurement Policy in 2003, and the establishment of a central BEE Supply Unit, the proportion of the Company's spend with BEE-compliant suppliers increased from 4 per cent in 2003 to 32.8 per cent in 2006.
'Front End Loading' Of HSEC In Indonesia Coal Projects
Our Indonesia Coal Projects business took a comprehensive and integrated approach to developing Health, Safety Environment and Community practices and processes before mining commenced.