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EMPLOYEE BRIEF, MAY 2020
Preserving long term value in South Africa for all our stakeholders.
Preserving long term value in South Africa for all our stakeholders.
Over the past few months, AngloGold Ashanti has embarked on a strategic ownership review of its South African operations with a view to transfer these operations to new and capable hands in the interest of preserving their long-term value for all stakeholders.
The company has now entered into a sale purchase agreement for all South African assets with Harmony Gold, an established South African company with experience in open pit and underground mines.
We believe that in Harmony Gold’s hands, these assets will continue to benefit stakeholders. Harmony Gold has the necessary technical capability, financial strength and a well-aligned capital allocation strategy to ensure these assets achieve their full potential.
Importantly, Harmony Gold is a responsible mining company and is committed to operating safely and sustainably. AngloGold Ashanti is committed to undertaking the transaction in a manner that is open, transparent and in line with the company’s values.
It is in all stakeholders’ interest that operations continue safely and productively.
AngloGold Ashanti’s global operations will continue to be run from Johannesburg, the head office being a centre of excellence in the global mining industry.
Keeping you updatedAngloGold Ashanti recognises that all our stakeholders have a direct interest in the way in which we, as a business, prepare for and respond to COVID-19 at our operations and in our communities. This situation presents an unprecedented global challenge that is evolving rapidly, and so will the way in which we plan and react. Guided by our values and our pledge to protect the health of our employees and host communities, we are working to ensure business continuity.
Colleagues,
You will no doubt have been seen the many news headlines about the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, and seen the steps taken by many governments around the world to manage its spread. While I understand the real concern many of you have for your health and wellbeing, and those of loved ones, this is a moment for calm heads and clear, decisive action - both individually and together - to mitigate the impact of this outbreak and prevent the spread of illness.
As a business, we’ve already taken steps in this regard, and are guided by our first priority, which is to ensure your health and safety.
We’ve established two groups which are working hard to protect our people and the business. First, a cross-functional COVID-19 Taskforce that is dealing with strategic approach to managing this outbreak and its impact on our people and the business. And second, a COVID-19 Crisis Committee which is focused on ensuring these interventions are implemented as quickly and effectively as possible at each site. These groups are ensuring we act swiftly and learn from each other’s experiences.
Interventions are already in place at many of our sites -- and soon will be at the others -- to increase screening based on travel, symptoms of illness and those displaying high temperatures. This will ensure that people who may be ill are identified early, are provided the treatment they need as quickly as possible, and do not present a risk to others.
Although the World Health Organization (WHO) has characterized the spread of COVID-19 as a pandemic, it is important to note that:
In line with the spread of COVID-19 and our wish to contain it, AngloGold Ashanti has now introduced some protocols to be adopted across the company.
If you are exhibiting flu-like symptoms, have been diagnosed with the flu, have tested positive for the COVID-19 (Coronavirus), or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive, remain at home and consult with your doctor.
If you suspect that you have been exposed to someone with the virus, but are not showing symptoms, notify your supervisor immediately.
Until further notice, all employees and contractors working in any AGA workplace, must adhere to the following guidelines to protect the health and safety of our employees and contractors and to maintain business continuity:
We know that there are many questions. We encourage you to reach out to your supervisor, your clinic or local HR representative if you have any questions. We will continue to comply with our policies and the local regulations that govern our offices and sites.
In closing, I’d like to remind you that when we’re in these times of crisis it feels like they will never end. Of course, they inevitably do, but in the meantime, we must work together and remain vigilant.
Kind regards,
Kelvin Dushnisky Chief Executive Officer
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