Case Studies
The following case studies are examples of issues, initiatives, projects and programs across the Group that highlight some of the environmental opportunities and challenges faced by our operations. Case studies are also on healthy people, safe workplaces, social responsibility, our people and our socio-economic contributions.
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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.
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.
Turtle Village Trust Established To Support Community Development In Trinidad And Tobago
Our close working relationship with various local turtle conservation groups and other community stakeholders in Trinidad and Tobago has revealed the potential for community-based nature tourism initiatives.
Dealing With Dust In Port Hedland, Western Australia
We have made a formal commitment to reduce ambient dust levels and improve water use efficiency as part of our business growth strategy at Iron Ore, Western Australia.
Salar de Punta Negra Sustainable Conservation And Use Of A Wetland Site
An artificial surface water recharge system and groundwater monitoring program has been established to protect the Salar de Punta Negra, a critical feeding and nesting site for the endangered Andean Flamingo near our Escondida copper operations in Chile.
Alternative Fuels For Sustainable Development - A Holistic Review
We are conducting a study with Caterpillar, our major earthmoving equipment supplier, to assess the potential of using alternative fuels in some or all of our off-road mining equipment globally by 2020.
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