Anglo American’s history is closely tied to South Africa’s. For more than a century, our work, investment and partnerships here have been guided by our long-term commitment to supporting the country’s development and opportunity.
We continue to focus on areas where we can make a tangible difference, including education, youth employment, healthcare and enterprise development. Strong partnerships with government, organised labour, business partners and the communities who live alongside our operations make this work possible.
We are preparing for a sustainable future with a clear view of global shifts in technology, energy and responsible resource use. Our portfolio of future-enabling metals and minerals, including copper, iron ore and crop nutrients, positions South Africa as an important contributor to meeting these emerging needs.
Our presence in South Africa is active, intentional and enduring. The work highlighted here reflects how we continue to invest in the country’s people and potential, and how this commitment will remain central to our role in the years ahead.
During South Africa’s G20 and B20 hosting year, we participated with an understanding shaped by our work here at home. Many of the issues discussed globally, including access to infrastructure, inclusive growth, skills development and energy security, are part of our day-to-day collaboration with partners in South Africa’s mining regions.
As a lead sponsor of B20 South Africa, our involvement was active and constructive. Members of our leadership contributed within their respective areas of expertise, bringing meaningful input informed by the realities of operating in South Africa and working closely with unions, municipalities, regulators and communities.
Our insight came from real experience, such as strengthening municipal capability through shared technical support, developing small businesses through Zimele, our Enterprise Development Programme, and creating pathways for young people to enter the workforce. In the B20 discussions, these examples showed how intent becomes implementation and how policy can translate into practical progress.
Our B20 engagement was shaped by humility and partnership. We showed up as part of a broader South African effort, helping align local experience with global purpose. This reinforces the principle behind our commitment to mining potential and building beyond, ensuring that the benefits of our work continue to support people, strengthen local systems and create shared opportunity long after mining.
The Thabo Mbeki Foundation has long worked to advance Africa’s renaissance and to preserve the ideas and stories that shape our nation. Our partnership began in 2022, when Anglo American committed to supporting the development of the Thabo Mbeki Presidential Library, a project created to honour South Africa’s history and inspire new thinking for generations to come.
The Library will sit at the heart of the African Renaissance Precinct and is envisioned as a living archive where learning, reflection and cultural memory can be shared openly. Once complete, it will provide a home for research, dialogue and creative exploration, offering space for South Africans to understand where we come from and imagine what lies ahead.
In October 2025, we joined the Foundation to break ground on the Thabo Mbeki Presidential Centre, the larger complex that will house the Library. This marked our shared commitment to strengthening institutions that support cultural knowledge and intellectual growth. Through this partnership, we continue to support creativity and the enduring voices that carry South Africa forward.
Women’s Month gives us the chance to recognise the women whose leadership and resilience continue to reshape our industry. Across our business, women are redefining what is possible in mining and proving that progress is strengthened by every voice that is heard and every opportunity that is opened.
Throughout October, women from across our business shared their experiences of building meaningful careers, guiding sustainability efforts and supporting one another through mentorship and collaboration. Their stories reaffirm that transformation is more than a target. It is a lived experience shaped by integrity, courage and the everyday actions that create spaces where people can grow and contribute.
As we look beyond Women’s Month, we carry forward the responsibility to continue this momentum. When we support diverse talent and build workplaces where every person belongs, we strengthen our organisation and the communities we serve. That commitment endures, and together we take each step towards a more inclusive and confident future for our industry.
IFN Invest Fest 2025: Preparing SMMEs for investment and sustainable growth
The Impact Finance Network (IFN) brought powerful energy to Invest Fest 2025, where more than 300 entrepreneurs and investors gathered to share ideas, spark connections and unlock new opportunities for growing businesses. The event showed how much potential exists in Southern Africa when ambition is matched with the right support.
Stories from the day made the impact clear. From township delivery platforms to mobile mechanics and technology start-ups, businesses backed by the IFN are solving real challenges and strengthening local economies. With investments ranging from smaller injections to major funding, these enterprises are creating jobs, building resilience and showing how small businesses can shape stronger communities.
For Anglo American, this work is part of our commitment to helping qualifying businesses grow and creating the conditions for lasting economic change. When capital, insight and purpose come together, the results reach far beyond the event itself.
The National School of Government (NSG) continues to play a vital role in shaping the leaders who guide our country and continent. At its Economic Governance School Programme, senior public sector leaders from South Africa, Ghana and Kenya came together to explore the importance of strong governance, thoughtful decision-making and trusted institutions. Representing Anglo American, Nevashnee Naicker, our Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs, shared a message centred on the responsibility of public service and the value of capable leadership in strengthening democracies and building resilient economies.
Our partnership with the NSG is grounded in a belief that effective governance unlocks growth and improves lives. Through capacity-building programmes developed with leading universities, the School equips public sector leaders with the foresight and tools they need to serve with purpose and integrity. At Anglo American, we support this work because strong institutions form the foundation of a confident and inclusive South Africa.
