Anglo American donates RMB 10 million to China earthquake relief
20 May, 2008
Anglo American plc announces that it has pledged to donate RMB 10 million (c.US$1.4m) following the earthquake in China's Sichuan province on 12 May 2008.
After consultation with the Minister of Land and Resources, Xu Shaoshi, Anglo American decided to make a donation to help the Ministry's regional units in Sichuan Province recover from the effects of the earthquake. The intention is to help the children who have suffered in the disaster and the Ministry will advise on the most appropriate use of the funds once the needs of the survivors and their families have been determined.
Cynthia Carroll, CEO of Anglo American, commented: “All of us at Anglo American have been deeply saddened by the terrible loss of life caused by the earthquake in Sichuan last week. I offer all those affected our deepest condolences and hope that this donation can play a significant part in aiding the recovery process. Anglo American has, over many decades, been working with friends and partners in Sichuan at all levels of government and society to identify and develop mining projects. We know from our own experience that the people of Sichuan will overcome even this huge tragedy. We share the sense of loss and from our hearts want to make a contribution to all our friends in need.”
Anglo American staff in China and around the world are also contributing personally to the Save the Children fund in order to help bring some immediate relief to the suffering of the many children caught up in this tragedy. Anglo American will match the contributions of its staff. It is a small but hopefully important addition to the recovery process.