18 December 2008
Anglo American pledges R1 million to help the Cholera Relief Operation
Anglo American has pledged R 1 million to help the Cholera Relief Operation in both Zimbabwe and the Limpopo province as part of our continued commitment to the health and welfare of our communities.
The funds, to be donated from the Anglo American
Chairman’s Fund, will be managed by the South African Red
Cross Society (SARCS), which has long operated in these
territories, and is in the process of implementing an extensive
recovery plan.
Anglo’s donation will be used as part of the SARCS’
relief operation to facilitate medical treatment and to provide
clothing, shelter, and food, as well as education to reduce and
minimise infection.
In addition Anglo Coal’s eMalahleni Water Reclamation
Plant will deliver 72 000 litres of potable water to the affected
areas.
Kuseni Dlamini, Head of Anglo American South Africa and Chairman of
the Anglo American Chairman's Fund said: “Anglo is committed
to supporting the communities in which it operates as well as to
the health of its employees. We hope today’s donation to the
Limpopo and Zimbabwe communities will help bring some immediate
relief to the affected people.”
South Africa
Pranill Ramchander, Media Relations
Tel: +27 (0)11 638 2592
Notes to Editors:
Anglo American plc
is one of the world’s largest mining and natural resource
groups. With its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, it is
a global leader in platinum group metals and diamonds, with
significant interests in coal, base and ferrous metals, as well as
an industrial minerals business and a stake in AngloGold Ashanti.
The Group is geographically diverse, with operations in Africa,
Europe, South and North America, Australia and Asia.
www.angloamerican.co.uk
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