How are we protecting the environment?

Responsible Mining

Palabora Mining Company is located on the border of one of Africa’s largest game reserves – The Kruger National Park – and thus, mining responsibly is of the utmost importance. As an industrial mineral company, Palabora is committed to working in a safe and responsible manner, with due regard to the operating environment and communities affected by our activities.

The mine has numerous on-site wildlife management programmes and works diligently to minimise the effects of operations on the environment. For example:

  • Palabora continuously monitors the environmental risks associated with the mine’s activities. One potential risk to the environment that is tracked regularly is the volume of gas emissions produced by the mine. This is monitored to ensure that levels do not exceed the regulatory gas emissions, and ultimately to ensure minimal impact on the surrounding environment and its inhabitants.
  • Palabora Mining Company employees are provided with extensive training on relevant environmental standards and compliance issues.
  • Palabora is certified for the ISO 14001 environmental management system.