Protecting and respecting our environment
Overview
The environmental impact of our
operations is one of Gold Fields
most important and highly regulated
sustainability issues. Our Vision,
Values and risk management
strategy means we remain highly
committed to continually improving
our environmental performance and
reducing our environmental impact.
Key environmental issues currently
facing the gold mining sector include:
- The dewatering of
underground mines
- The prevention of post-closure Acid
Mine Drainage (AMD)
- Leaching from tailings dams
- Carbon emissions
It is on these environmental issues
that we primarily – although not
exclusively – focus.
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