Water is a fundamental human right.
This understanding is reflected in our water management strategy and we actively manage the water needs of our mines within the context and constraints of the local communities in which we operate.
Our approach
Our water stewardship aims to balance our operational needs while at the same time protecting the quality and quantity of water available to our host communities
For more information on how we manage water, please view the factsheet across:
You will also find more information on our water stewardship in our 2024 Sustainability Report.
Performance
60%
recycled water
0.012ML
water per ounce of gold produced
13,046ML
total water withdrawal
When it comes to water issues, our community engagement is guided by the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (“ESIA”) process conducted. As a minimum requirement, we aim to ensure that the water needs of the community are not impacted negatively by our operations.
During 2024, our sites’ Social Performance teams collaborated with community members to identify and implement projects that would improve the communities’ access to water. Working with our contractors, suppliers and the Local Mining Development Funds, a total of $4.2 million was invested in community water (see further information in ‘Water stewardship’ on pages 72-73 of our 2024 Sustainability Report).
Sustainability Report 2024
Read about our ESG strategy and the significant sustainability milestones reached in 2024.
