The following case studies present examples of HSEC issues, initiatives, projects and programs across the Group and highlight some of the sustainability challenges faced by our operations.

Health

1. Seeking ways to help manage the impact of
HIV/AIDS on a broader scale		 View Online Download PDF
2. Medicines for Malaria Venture aims to develop
effective, affordable anti-malarial drugs		 View Online Download PDF
3. EKATI launches screening program to limit
development of TB in the local Inuit population		 View Online Download PDF
4. Diesel emission project at Illawarra Coal aims
to limit employee exposure to diesel particulates		 View Online Download PDF
5. Khutala Colliery supports development of
medical clinic to provide health services to
surrounding communities		 View Online Download PDF
6. Metalloys converts disused employee hostel
to a centre offering care to an HIV/AIDS affected
community		 View Online Download PDF

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Safety

7. Implementation of Fatal Risk Control Protocols
under way at all our operations		 View Online Download PDF
8. Behavioural-based safety leadership training
program implemented at New Mexico Coal		 View Online Download PDF
9. Initiatives at Hillside and Worsley aim to improve
contractor safety performance		 View Online Download PDF
10. Improvements to lifting and slinging practices
by our Petroleum drilling team		 View Online Download PDF
11. Samancor Chrome shuts down operations to
implement intensive safety program in response
to workplace fatalities		 View Online Download PDF
12. Alliance with Caterpillar aims to improve HSEC
aspects of earthmoving equipment while
reducing costs		 View Online Download PDF

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Environment

13. Coal bed methane offers a fuel source with the
potential to deliver zero greenhouse gas emission
power		 View Online Download PDF
14. Closure program at San Manuel copper mine
addresses environmental issues		 View Online Download PDF
15. Selbaie Mine develops environmental program to
contain acidic waters during the snow-melting season		 View Online Download PDF
16. Conserving biodiversity at the Ravensthorpe
Nickel Project		 View Online Download PDF
17. Engineering a sustainable future at Yabulu Refinery View Online Download PDF
18. Waste management practices at Cannington
are delivering benefits for the operation and
other stakeholders		 View Online Download PDF
19. Innovative approach to reclamation at
La Plata Mine is producing positive results		 View Online Download PDF
20. Mt Arthur Coal trucks and excavators designed
to meet stringent noise limits		 View Online Download PDF
21. Documentary film series highlights the
environmental richness and fragility of the Sahar		 View Online Download PDF

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Community

22. Illawarra Coal develops process to address
community issues and improve communication
with stakeholders		 View Online Download PDF
23. Antamina’s support of environmental committees
provides key lessons about the community
consultation process		 View Online Download PDF
24. PNG Sustainable Development Program Ltd
completes first full year of operation		 View Online Download PDF
25. Dialogue Table meetings provide a forum for
resolving community issues at Tintaya		 View Online Download PDF
26. Corporate Community Leadership Program
aims to further our understanding of social issues		 View Online Download PDF
27. Operations remain suspended on Gag Island
nickel project		 View Online Download PDF
28. Process of resolving Tabaco land acquisition
issues continues		 View Online Download PDF
29. Cerro Colorado incorporates community
participation and consultation into project planning		 View Online Download PDF

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Socio-Economic

30. EKATI agreements aim to provide sustainable
employment, training and business opportunities
for indigenous communities		 View Online Download PDF
31. Black Economic Empowerment Supply Unit
established to promote BEE supply initiatives
in the southern African region		 View Online Download PDF
32. Mozal assists growth and development of
local suppliers through collaboration and
capacity-building programs		 View Online Download PDF
33. BHP Billiton Iron Ore initiatives provide educational
and employment opportunities for our indigenous
stakeholders in the Pilbara		 View Online Download PDF
34. Petroleum projects in Trinidad and Tobago and
Pakistan aim to maximise the employment of
local people and enterprises in our operations		 View Online Download PDF
35. Implementing the Guide to Business Conduct at
Worsley and Hillside		 View Online Download PDF
36. Mining Certification Evaluation Project adopts
draft criteria for certification and protocol for
mine audits		 View Online Download PDF
37. Escondida launches program to help its goods
and services suppliers raise their HSEC standards		 View Online Download PDF
38. We support establishment of first Centre for
Sustainability in Mining and Industry in Africa		 View Online Download PDF

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