We believe in the power of mining to enact incredible change and improve people's lives. Our Sustainable Mining Plan harnesses technology and innovation to help us achieve that goal. Our people are also integral to fulfilling this mission. We have built an organisation that shares a vision of sustainability, helping to transform mining. Do you want to make a difference? Discover careers at Anglo American here:
As Chief Safety Officer at the Venetia Mine Underground Project in South Africa, Pheonah Pfananani Salani looks after maintaining the culture of 'safety first'. "This is done through proactive processes to identify and address leading indicators" she explains. Keeping each other safe requires a commitment from every individual on the project, including external contractors who may join us from different professional backgrounds - it's equally important that they are aligned with our culture of safety and care. You can learn more about safety at Anglo American here:
A fast-growing global population requires increasing amounts of food. More efficient, effective and sustainable farming methods and fertilisers must be found, in line with the FAO's 'Save and Grow' approach. UK - Anglo American in North Yorkshire is working to meet this demand for sustainable agricultural solutions. The nutrient-rich mineral extracted at the Woodsmith mine is certified for organic use, with a 90% lower carbon footprint than traditional fertiliser products. You can learn more about the way in which POLY4 can help farmers, soil and our growing global population here
Microwave technology is helping us to reduce the amount of energy we use to break up rock. This technology is used underground to create fractures along natural grain boundaries within the rock face, conditioning the rock. Innovations such as this stand us in good stead as we strive to minimise energy consumption across our operations.
A career at Anglo American knows no borders. As part of a truly global business, you never know where the next stop might be - be it Botswana, Australia, China or Finland. Across our operations, one thing remains the same: we strive to ensure every one of our colleagues can bring their whole selves to work every day, irrespective of race, religion or cultural background. We are proud to have a truly diverse workforce that reflects our global business. Ensuring this diversity is an active process. We must constantly work to build inclusive and supportive workplaces across Anglo American.
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We are strongest when we work together. Across our business and within our host communities, collaboration has been key to keeping our people safe and our operations running smoothly over the past year. WeCare, our extensive health awareness and support programme has empowered our employees worldwide to protect themselves and each other. With this attitude of care and collaboration, we will get through the pandemic. Social distancing, wearing a mask and getting vaccinated are simple steps we can all take to overcome this together. You can learn more about our Covid-19 response here:
Through our platinum group metals (PGMs) business Anglo American Platinum, we are partnering with Umicore to research and develop a ground-breaking technology that has the potential to transform the way hydrogen can be stored and used to power fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).
Our Graduate Programme is about finding the very best talent to help us create a more sustainable future. You’ll contribute to our business from the first day you join us. You’ll take on two or three roles during the three-year programme, learning through doing, working alongside top industry experts on an accelerated and exhilarating development journey that’s rooted in a purpose-led high-performance culture. We recruit in Australia, South Africa, Canada, Brazil and Chile. There are opportunities across the business, in a wide range of roles, from Engineering and Technology to Finance and HR. Keep an eye on our Graduate Hub for new openings!
With our operations evolving quickly, it is crucial that we provide continuous learning opportunities for our teams around the world. In 2019, we launched LEARN , an online learning platform for our employees. Within a year, this exciting resource had already reached 52,000 people. Safety is a key focus of the material, using web-based resources, AR and VR learning experiences to deliver training on leadership, behaviours and key technical skills. Innovation and education are at the heart of what we do at Anglo American.
