Sustainability

Sustainable Development Report 2011

This sustainable development report addresses DRDGOLD’s performance in the areas of governance, economic performance, safety, health, community development, the environment and stakeholder engagement for the year ended 30 June 2011. The report has been compiled in line with the G3 Guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (G3.1) and the Broad-based Socio-economic Empowerment Charter for the South African Mining Industry (the Mining Charter). Continue reading

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Letter from the CEO

DRDGOLD has – over the past decade – transformed itself from what was largely a deep level underground mining company to a company whose future lies – ironically – in the past and, in particular, in the 50-year resource offered in the recovery of gold from the Witwatersrand’s many surface dumps. Continue reading

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Governance

The directors are fully aware that they are the custodians of corporate governance in the organisation and this is reflected in the way they execute their fiduciary duties, which is with diligence, integrity and honour. Read on Continue reading

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Economic performance

DRDGOLD is South Africa’s fourth largest gold producer, making it one of the top 10 (check) gold producers in the world. The company holds significant resources of 60.2 Moz and reserves of 7.3Moz. Continue reading

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Social performance

Ensuring the safety, health and well-being of employees is a strategic imperative for DRDGOLD, and a key performance area for all levels of management and supervisors. Continue reading

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Environmental performance

DRDGOLD acknowledges that the long-term sustainability of its business depends on the way in which its operations are managed and the effects of these operations on their surrounding communities and natural environments. Continue reading