Sustainability Archives

Signatory to the United Nations Global Compact

Oct 5, 2023

Sandfire is proud to have recently become a corporate signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). This demonstrates our commitment to responsible business practices and our support for the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). Our ESG...

Livelihood Restoration Program

Sep 26, 2023

This year, Sandfire supported one of the women resettled at D’Kar to establish a jewellery business as part of the Livelihood Restoration Program. Ms Quba, a Barsarwa woman, makes jewellery with the intent of highlighting the rich culture, vibrant colours, and unique...

STEM Camp

Sep 26, 2023

Black Butte has hosted a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Camp for local third to sixth-grade students every summer since 2021. Over four days, students explore engineering, natural sciences and technology through classroom and hands-on activities....

Managed Aquifer Recharge Trial

Sep 26, 2023

Sandfire is presently undertaking a Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) trial to evaluate the capacity of the local groundwater aquifer to receive surplus water from the Motheo T3 mine. The MAR trial has been performing successfully returning 328 ML to the local aquifer...

Healthy MATSA Program

Sep 26, 2023

This initiative promotes a culture of healthy living at MATSA through outdoor activities in the scenic landscapes surrounding our operations. Activities have included the “Route Among the Orange Trees”, a circuit walk through the countryside on land adjacent to...

World Environment Day

Jun 5, 2023

Today is World Environment Day, an initiative of the United Nations Environment Program to raise awareness about environmental challenges and encourage positive actions to improve environmental outcomes. Sandfire is committed to safeguarding the environment and...