Climate change is a key challenge of our era. We recognise the need to take meaningful action towards addressing its causes, and to help protect our employees, assets, as well as the communities and environments linked to our operations, against its potential impacts.
Employees examining a gas fired generating set at Moranbah North Power Station
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We have set a goal of achieving the maximum economically sustainable energy and Green House Gas (GHG) savings in our business and in the use of our products. One of Anglo American’s three strategic focus areas in respect of addressing the causes of climate change and protecting our employees and asset, as well as our communities, against its potential impacts, is operational excellence.
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An employee overlooks filtration tanks at the Emalahleni Water Reclamation Plant
eMalahleni: Water for adaptation
eMalahleni is one of the fastest growing urban areas in South Africa. It is a municipality of 510,000 people in a water-stressed region in the north-east of the country, and has faced considerable difficulties in meeting increased demand for drinking water. Anglo American has invested almost $US100 million in a water reclamation plant to treat underground water from its mining operations in the Witbank coalfield.
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The Algal Research & Development Facility official opening at James Cook University
MBD Energy - using algae to reduce carbon emissions
Anglo American is the largest single shareholder in MBD Energy, which has developed proprietary processes for the commercial farming of algae. The company uses waste carbon dioxide (CO2) as its primary feedstock, to produce carbon neutral oil and animal feed. A mid-scale pilot project is under construction.
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Moranbah North Power Station generates electricity from methane-rich gas that is released during underground mining operations
Coal mine methane – reducing GHG emissions
Anglo American recognises the challenge posed by climate change and our responsibility to take action to address its causes and to protect our employees and assets, as well as our communities, against its potential impacts. Our coal mining operations in Australia and South Africa have been investing in very different technologies, both of which can significantly reduce our methane emissions.
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Thermal Coal launches groundbreaking methane flaring project with Gemini Carbon
A world first in methane flaring
When it comes to coal mining, methane is unfortunately part and parcel of the job. Recognising the harm to the environment and potential dangers the gas posed to our workforce, Johan Janse van Rensburg decided to do something about it.
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The methane-fired power station at Moranbah North in Australia
Methane-fired power stations in Australia
Anglo American has developed coal-seam methane-fired power stations at Moranbah North and Capcoal in Queensland, Australia. Powered by waste gas from the mine, these facilities currently generate a combined 77 MW of power, which is the equivalent of planting 3.6 million trees or taking 580,000 cars off the road.
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The methane-fired power station at Moranbah North in Australia
Energy-efficient projects in Platinum
Our Platinum business has implemented a number of energy-efficient projects, including lighting, optimising air compressors and improving the ventilation fan systems.
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