ESG: Community &
Social Responsibility
We are committed to playing a key role in South Africa’s transformation journey and deliver meaningful direct and indirect social benefits in our host communities.
How We Make a Difference in Mining Communities
Our mines play a significant developmental role in the communities around Barberton and Evander in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Through a strategic initiative of assisting host communities in becoming self-sustainable, our social development programmes are aimed at creating shared value, while anticipating and mitigating any potential negative social impacts of our activities.
From schools, clinics and infrastructure projects to identifying and funding new sustainable business opportunities, Pan African Resources is dedicated to social responsibility and corporate citizenship.
Our Approach
Building strong relationships with community members and leaders
Upholding fundamental human rights
View our Community Upliftment Projects:
Project Blue
We are converting 15 ha of land into a modern blueberry farm that provides sustainable employment opportunities for the community of Barberton.
Community Education
From new ECD, primary and secondary schools and facilities to skills development and training initiatives, Pan African Resources directly invests in our host communities’ education. The Board oversees the Group’s risk management process.
Health
We’re dedicated to improving access to quality health services, providing a new clinic, as well as support for HIV/AIDS patients and orphans.
Infrastructure
From electrification, water and waste management projects to new public lighting installations, we contribute to improving infrastructure of our host communities.
Business Development
Pan African Resources actively identifies and supports community-based start-up businesses, and provides capital and equipment to established small businesses.
Community, Sports & Arts
Through financial assistance to local football facilities, performing arts workshops and the development of local art, we can help nurture and develop talent.
Umjindi Jewellery Project
The project equips previously disadvantaged youth with certified metal arts and jewellery manufacturing skills. Taught through practical training and mentorship by two full-time goldsmiths, the course is accredited by the MQA (Mining Qualifications Authority) and provides certified training up to Level 4. This project is the first of its kind in Mpumalanga and equips students with qualifications to be employed in the jewellery industry.
Spend: US$ 0.5 million
Bursary Opportunities
Barberton Mines (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Pan African Resources PLC, is offering bursaries to qualifying students who reside within the boundaries of Ehlanzeni District Municipality to pursue full-time undergraduate mining-related studies at preferred tertiary institutions.
Access the link below for further details regarding the bursary application process and submissions.
Social Responsibility
Graduate Programme
Meet the talented professionals whose lives were transformed through Barberton Mines’ fully funded bursary programme. Their inspiring journeys showcase our commitment to developing local talent and creating sustainable employment opportunities in South African mining communities.
These are some of their stories:
Community Engagement
We recognise that continuous stakeholder and community engagement is key to cultivating a safe and healthy environment for all. We strive to build relationships with our communities and engage with them about the issues they face, so that we can take collaborative steps to resolve these issues.
The group also promotes responsible supply chain management by encouraging our suppliers to support LED projects where possible.
Mining Charter Compliance, and Social and Labour Plans
The Mining Charter III sets out targets for the mining industry in terms of social development and community upliftment. We comply with the requirements of the MPRDA and submit annual progress reports on our SLPs to the DMPR. To minimise any negative social impacts from our mining operations, we monitor, measure and manage our social and economic impact in line with approved SLPs. All SLP processes are conducted through recognised municipal structures and we review our SLP spend regularly, based on our available financial resources and legislative requirements. In the 2019 financial year, no fines or sanctions were received for non-compliance with social or economic laws and/or regulations.
SLPs
Evander Mines 2023 – 2027
Sheba Mine 2019 – 2024
Fairview Mine 2019 – 2024
New Consort Mine 2019 – 2024
How we’re Mining for a future
Discover why sustainability is important for Pan African Resources.
Pan African Resources ESG Projects
Explore our collection of blogs showcasing our ESG initiatives in practice.
Our community partnerships, sustainable development projects, and responsible mining practices demonstrate a commitment to creating shared value across our operations.
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PAR’s Excellence in Community Engagement & Labor Relations
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Ore Processing Breakthroughs – Pan African Resources
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