Material issues<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Tailings storage facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rehabilitation and closure, and accounting for nature-based impacts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Water stewardship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Safety and health<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Governance, ethics and crisis response<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Licensing and permitting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Social licence to operate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
Related SDGs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/reports.anglogoldashanti.com\/24\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sdg-12.svg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/reports.anglogoldashanti.com\/24\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sdg-13.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nPrincipal risks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Possible suspension and\/or shutdown of TSFs due to capacity constraints and\/or event<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Loss of or threats to social licence to operate<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Inability to meet investor expectations or to mine responsibly (ESG performance)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Disclosure against standards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- SASB EM-MM-150a.5:<\/strong> Total weight of tailings produced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- SASB EM-MM-540a.1: <\/strong>Tailings storage facility inventory table<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- SASB EM-MM-540a.2:<\/strong> Tailings management systems and governance structure used to monitor and maintain the stability of TSFs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- SASB EM-MM-540a.3:<\/strong> Approach to emergency preparedness and response plans for TSFs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- GRI 14.6.1:<\/strong> Compliance with international standards on tailings management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- GRI 14.6.2:<\/strong> Tailings disposal methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/span>
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/reports.anglogoldashanti.com\/24\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Tailings_feature_v3.png\")
\nOur commitment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
We are committed to the responsible governance and management of our TSFs throughout their life cycle, from design to closure and post-closure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a member of the ICMM, we subscribe to and have committed to implementing the GISTM at all our TSFs by August 2025. Our Statement of Commitment<\/a> to the GISTM may be found on our website. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe GISTM complements our own Tailings Management Framework that sets our principles, standards, guidelines and accountabilities for the construction, management, and oversight of TSFs, and our compliance with national standards and legislation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\nApproach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
AngloGold Ashanti has developed a comprehensive and holistic approach to tailings management based on a four-layer assurance system that combines industry best practice and decades of institutional experience. Our tailings management protocol comprises a detailed framework for our tailings management practices. We focus on the sound management of all phases of the TSF lifecycles and recognise that each TSF is unique.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/reports.anglogoldashanti.com\/24\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tailings_zero-harm.svg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nPerformance in 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nResponsible TSF management is a business imperative for AngloGold Ashanti.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Our TSFs are designed and constructed to a rigorous set of standards and are carefully managed and monitored through a four-layer assurance system by a team of internal specialists and independent external third party reviews, mechanisms for reporting risk and tracking mitigation measures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We currently manage 29 TSFs, of which four are in development, 13 are inactive and 12 are active. Excluded from this list are Nevada Projects, Colombia Projects and Sukari mine\u2019s two TSFs (one active and one inactive). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our TSFs are audited annually against current and future stability, tailings capacity under various operating and climatic conditions, potential impacts such as groundwater contamination and preparedness for adverse events. This comprehensive system of checks and balances has allowed us to maintain a strong track record in managing an international portfolio of different types of TSFs. Critically, in line with our overall governance framework, the Board, via the SES Committee, and the Executive Committee are kept abreast of the TSF status on a regular basis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/span>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/reports.anglogoldashanti.com\/24\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tailings-management.jpg\")
\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/reports.anglogoldashanti.com\/24\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tailings_tiers_2.svg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\nGISTM conformance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Improving industry governance, transparency and ultimately, safety, the GISTM was developed through an independent process convened by the ICMM, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and guided by Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). The standard\u2019s six topic areas, 15 principles and 77 auditable requirements integrate social, environmental, local economic and technical considerations into a single framework for safe and transparent tailings management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a member of the ICMM, we assessed and disclosed the classification of each of our tailings facilities according to their highest potential consequences of failure in August 2023. Conformance reporting was further developed in 2024 and we are on track to complete the conformance disclosures of the standard at all our TSFs by August 2025. For further disclosure on our conformance, TSFs by region and full facility disclosures<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Related SDGs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nPrincipal risks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Possible suspension and\/or shutdown of TSFs due to capacity constraints and\/or event<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Loss of or threats to social licence to operate<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Inability to meet investor expectations or to mine responsibly (ESG performance)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Disclosure against standards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- SASB EM-MM-150a.5:<\/strong> Total weight of tailings produced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- SASB EM-MM-540a.1: <\/strong>Tailings storage facility inventory table<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- SASB EM-MM-540a.2:<\/strong> Tailings management systems and governance structure used to monitor and maintain the stability of TSFs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- SASB EM-MM-540a.3:<\/strong> Approach to emergency preparedness and response plans for TSFs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- GRI 14.6.1:<\/strong> Compliance with international standards on tailings management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- GRI 14.6.2:<\/strong> Tailings disposal methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/span>\n
Our commitment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
We are committed to the responsible governance and management of our TSFs throughout their life cycle, from design to closure and post-closure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a member of the ICMM, we subscribe to and have committed to implementing the GISTM at all our TSFs by August 2025. Our Statement of Commitment<\/a> to the GISTM may be found on our website. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe GISTM complements our own Tailings Management Framework that sets our principles, standards, guidelines and accountabilities for the construction, management, and oversight of TSFs, and our compliance with national standards and legislation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\nApproach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
AngloGold Ashanti has developed a comprehensive and holistic approach to tailings management based on a four-layer assurance system that combines industry best practice and decades of institutional experience. Our tailings management protocol comprises a detailed framework for our tailings management practices. We focus on the sound management of all phases of the TSF lifecycles and recognise that each TSF is unique.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nPerformance in 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nResponsible TSF management is a business imperative for AngloGold Ashanti.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Our TSFs are designed and constructed to a rigorous set of standards and are carefully managed and monitored through a four-layer assurance system by a team of internal specialists and independent external third party reviews, mechanisms for reporting risk and tracking mitigation measures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We currently manage 29 TSFs, of which four are in development, 13 are inactive and 12 are active. Excluded from this list are Nevada Projects, Colombia Projects and Sukari mine\u2019s two TSFs (one active and one inactive). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our TSFs are audited annually against current and future stability, tailings capacity under various operating and climatic conditions, potential impacts such as groundwater contamination and preparedness for adverse events. This comprehensive system of checks and balances has allowed us to maintain a strong track record in managing an international portfolio of different types of TSFs. Critically, in line with our overall governance framework, the Board, via the SES Committee, and the Executive Committee are kept abreast of the TSF status on a regular basis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\nGISTM conformance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Improving industry governance, transparency and ultimately, safety, the GISTM was developed through an independent process convened by the ICMM, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and guided by Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). The standard\u2019s six topic areas, 15 principles and 77 auditable requirements integrate social, environmental, local economic and technical considerations into a single framework for safe and transparent tailings management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a member of the ICMM, we assessed and disclosed the classification of each of our tailings facilities according to their highest potential consequences of failure in August 2023. Conformance reporting was further developed in 2024 and we are on track to complete the conformance disclosures of the standard at all our TSFs by August 2025. For further disclosure on our conformance, TSFs by region and full facility disclosures<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nPrincipal risks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Possible suspension and\/or shutdown of TSFs due to capacity constraints and\/or event<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Loss of or threats to social licence to operate<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Inability to meet investor expectations or to mine responsibly (ESG performance)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Disclosure against standards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- SASB EM-MM-150a.5:<\/strong> Total weight of tailings produced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- SASB EM-MM-540a.1: <\/strong>Tailings storage facility inventory table<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- SASB EM-MM-540a.2:<\/strong> Tailings management systems and governance structure used to monitor and maintain the stability of TSFs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- SASB EM-MM-540a.3:<\/strong> Approach to emergency preparedness and response plans for TSFs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- GRI 14.6.1:<\/strong> Compliance with international standards on tailings management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- GRI 14.6.2:<\/strong> Tailings disposal methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/span>\n
Our commitment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
We are committed to the responsible governance and management of our TSFs throughout their life cycle, from design to closure and post-closure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a member of the ICMM, we subscribe to and have committed to implementing the GISTM at all our TSFs by August 2025. Our Statement of Commitment<\/a> to the GISTM may be found on our website. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe GISTM complements our own Tailings Management Framework that sets our principles, standards, guidelines and accountabilities for the construction, management, and oversight of TSFs, and our compliance with national standards and legislation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\nApproach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
AngloGold Ashanti has developed a comprehensive and holistic approach to tailings management based on a four-layer assurance system that combines industry best practice and decades of institutional experience. Our tailings management protocol comprises a detailed framework for our tailings management practices. We focus on the sound management of all phases of the TSF lifecycles and recognise that each TSF is unique.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nPerformance in 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nResponsible TSF management is a business imperative for AngloGold Ashanti.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Our TSFs are designed and constructed to a rigorous set of standards and are carefully managed and monitored through a four-layer assurance system by a team of internal specialists and independent external third party reviews, mechanisms for reporting risk and tracking mitigation measures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We currently manage 29 TSFs, of which four are in development, 13 are inactive and 12 are active. Excluded from this list are Nevada Projects, Colombia Projects and Sukari mine\u2019s two TSFs (one active and one inactive). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our TSFs are audited annually against current and future stability, tailings capacity under various operating and climatic conditions, potential impacts such as groundwater contamination and preparedness for adverse events. This comprehensive system of checks and balances has allowed us to maintain a strong track record in managing an international portfolio of different types of TSFs. Critically, in line with our overall governance framework, the Board, via the SES Committee, and the Executive Committee are kept abreast of the TSF status on a regular basis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\nGISTM conformance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Improving industry governance, transparency and ultimately, safety, the GISTM was developed through an independent process convened by the ICMM, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and guided by Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). The standard\u2019s six topic areas, 15 principles and 77 auditable requirements integrate social, environmental, local economic and technical considerations into a single framework for safe and transparent tailings management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a member of the ICMM, we assessed and disclosed the classification of each of our tailings facilities according to their highest potential consequences of failure in August 2023. Conformance reporting was further developed in 2024 and we are on track to complete the conformance disclosures of the standard at all our TSFs by August 2025. For further disclosure on our conformance, TSFs by region and full facility disclosures<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Disclosure against standards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- SASB EM-MM-150a.5:<\/strong> Total weight of tailings produced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- SASB EM-MM-540a.1: <\/strong>Tailings storage facility inventory table<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- SASB EM-MM-540a.2:<\/strong> Tailings management systems and governance structure used to monitor and maintain the stability of TSFs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- SASB EM-MM-540a.3:<\/strong> Approach to emergency preparedness and response plans for TSFs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- GRI 14.6.1:<\/strong> Compliance with international standards on tailings management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- GRI 14.6.2:<\/strong> Tailings disposal methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/span>\n
Our commitment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
We are committed to the responsible governance and management of our TSFs throughout their life cycle, from design to closure and post-closure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a member of the ICMM, we subscribe to and have committed to implementing the GISTM at all our TSFs by August 2025. Our Statement of Commitment<\/a> to the GISTM may be found on our website. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe GISTM complements our own Tailings Management Framework that sets our principles, standards, guidelines and accountabilities for the construction, management, and oversight of TSFs, and our compliance with national standards and legislation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\nApproach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
AngloGold Ashanti has developed a comprehensive and holistic approach to tailings management based on a four-layer assurance system that combines industry best practice and decades of institutional experience. Our tailings management protocol comprises a detailed framework for our tailings management practices. We focus on the sound management of all phases of the TSF lifecycles and recognise that each TSF is unique.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nPerformance in 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nResponsible TSF management is a business imperative for AngloGold Ashanti.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Our TSFs are designed and constructed to a rigorous set of standards and are carefully managed and monitored through a four-layer assurance system by a team of internal specialists and independent external third party reviews, mechanisms for reporting risk and tracking mitigation measures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We currently manage 29 TSFs, of which four are in development, 13 are inactive and 12 are active. Excluded from this list are Nevada Projects, Colombia Projects and Sukari mine\u2019s two TSFs (one active and one inactive). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our TSFs are audited annually against current and future stability, tailings capacity under various operating and climatic conditions, potential impacts such as groundwater contamination and preparedness for adverse events. This comprehensive system of checks and balances has allowed us to maintain a strong track record in managing an international portfolio of different types of TSFs. Critically, in line with our overall governance framework, the Board, via the SES Committee, and the Executive Committee are kept abreast of the TSF status on a regular basis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\nGISTM conformance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Improving industry governance, transparency and ultimately, safety, the GISTM was developed through an independent process convened by the ICMM, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and guided by Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). The standard\u2019s six topic areas, 15 principles and 77 auditable requirements integrate social, environmental, local economic and technical considerations into a single framework for safe and transparent tailings management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a member of the ICMM, we assessed and disclosed the classification of each of our tailings facilities according to their highest potential consequences of failure in August 2023. Conformance reporting was further developed in 2024 and we are on track to complete the conformance disclosures of the standard at all our TSFs by August 2025. For further disclosure on our conformance, TSFs by region and full facility disclosures<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our commitment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
We are committed to the responsible governance and management of our TSFs throughout their life cycle, from design to closure and post-closure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a member of the ICMM, we subscribe to and have committed to implementing the GISTM at all our TSFs by August 2025. Our Statement of Commitment<\/a> to the GISTM may be found on our website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The GISTM complements our own Tailings Management Framework that sets our principles, standards, guidelines and accountabilities for the construction, management, and oversight of TSFs, and our compliance with national standards and legislation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n AngloGold Ashanti has developed a comprehensive and holistic approach to tailings management based on a four-layer assurance system that combines industry best practice and decades of institutional experience. Our tailings management protocol comprises a detailed framework for our tailings management practices. We focus on the sound management of all phases of the TSF lifecycles and recognise that each TSF is unique.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Our TSFs are designed and constructed to a rigorous set of standards and are carefully managed and monitored through a four-layer assurance system by a team of internal specialists and independent external third party reviews, mechanisms for reporting risk and tracking mitigation measures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We currently manage 29 TSFs, of which four are in development, 13 are inactive and 12 are active. Excluded from this list are Nevada Projects, Colombia Projects and Sukari mine\u2019s two TSFs (one active and one inactive). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our TSFs are audited annually against current and future stability, tailings capacity under various operating and climatic conditions, potential impacts such as groundwater contamination and preparedness for adverse events. This comprehensive system of checks and balances has allowed us to maintain a strong track record in managing an international portfolio of different types of TSFs. Critically, in line with our overall governance framework, the Board, via the SES Committee, and the Executive Committee are kept abreast of the TSF status on a regular basis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Improving industry governance, transparency and ultimately, safety, the GISTM was developed through an independent process convened by the ICMM, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and guided by Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). The standard\u2019s six topic areas, 15 principles and 77 auditable requirements integrate social, environmental, local economic and technical considerations into a single framework for safe and transparent tailings management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As a member of the ICMM, we assessed and disclosed the classification of each of our tailings facilities according to their highest potential consequences of failure in August 2023. Conformance reporting was further developed in 2024 and we are on track to complete the conformance disclosures of the standard at all our TSFs by August 2025. For further disclosure on our conformance, TSFs by region and full facility disclosures<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\nApproach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nPerformance in 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Responsible TSF management is a business imperative for AngloGold Ashanti.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGISTM conformance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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