Glencore Ferroalloys Continues to Support the Khumbul’ekhaya Initiative

“Glencore Ferroalloys supports the Mineral’s Council Khumbul’ekhaya initiative because safety is at the heart of what we do in our operations."

-Glencore Ferroalloys CEO, Japie Fullard.

On 17 July 2020 the Minerals Council launched the third commemoration of the National Day of Health & Safety in Mining 2020. This is an initiative which aims to recognise and remember those who died as a result of mine accidents, and as a result of COVID-19, while reinforcing the industry’s commitment to safety and health milestones.

"Over the years we have rolled out numerous campaigns to motivate workers to adhere to safety protocol in the work place while ensuring that we maintain the safest working environment for all our staff. This has become especially important as the country faces the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to fulfil our duty of dedicating our resources to protecting our staff as far as we can during this time”, explained Glencore Ferroalloys CEO, Japie Fullard.

The Minerals Council National Day of Health & Safety in Mining is intended to demonstrate and support the mining industry’s recommitment to the shared imperative of Zero Harm, under the Khumbul’ekhaya strategy. The event which focused on elaborating on the Khumbul’ekhaya health and safety strategy was also geared towards motivating mining companies to support the campaign and ensure that its objectives of maintaining health in the workplace are upheld by the mining industry at large.

“We want to thank the Minerals Council for their continued dedication to the cause of safe operations in our industry. At Glencore, the health and safety of our people is our top priority, this is why we align so strongly with the National Day of Health & Safety in Mining as it is also a much-needed reminder of the grave importance of safety in our operations. We stand by our belief that safety should always take centre stage and that it is the responsibility starts with leaders to make sure that all employees are protected and kept safe from harm.” Mr Japie Fullard concluded.

The event was recorded and made available on the safety and health website portal: http://www.safetyandhealthinmining.co.za/.

About Glencore

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 90 commodities. The Group's operations comprise around 150 mining and metallurgical sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities.

With a strong footprint in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, Glencore's industrial and marketing activities are supported by a global network of more than 90 offices located in over 50 countries.

Glencore's customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, oil and food processing sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities. Glencore's companies employ around 146,000 people, including contractors.

We began marketing activities in South Africa in 1974, and mining in 1988. Glencore has a strong presence in both the coal and ferroalloy sectors and is a major contributor to the local, provincial, and national economies and have almost 27,000 employees and contractors.

We are a leading producer of thermal coal which is intended for the domestic and export market. Thermal (or “steam”) coal is mainly used in power generation. Our coal operations are located near eMalahleni, Middelburg and Belfast in the Mpumalanga province.

Our ferroalloys business, is one of the world's largest integrated ferrochrome producers. Ferrochrome has anti-corrosive properties and around 80% goes into the production of stainless steel. Our chrome and vanadium operations are located across the mineral-rich Bushveld Complex of South Africa's North West, Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.

Glencore is proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals. We are an active participant in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.