Ongoing Initiatives

• Solar-powered facilities in Burkina Faso and Mali (targeting 30% renewable mix by 2027)
• Introduction of electric and hybrid mining equipment at Tarkwa North
• Site-specific biodiversity action plans
• Water recycling systems that reduce freshwater usage by over 60%

“We don’t just extract minerals — we protect the ecosystems that surround them.”

Community Engagement & Social Investment

As an indigenous African company, Royal Gold Ashanti sees community development not as a corporate social responsibility — but as a moral obligation and strategic priority. Our social programs are co-created with community leaders and local governments to ensure relevance, ownership, and long-term benefit.

Community Development Pillars

• Education: Scholarships, school renovations, teacher support
• Healthcare: Rural clinics, mobile health units, maternal care services
• Infrastructure: Water systems, road improvements, electrification projects
• Livelihoods: Support for local farming, artisans, and SMEs

Flagship Programs

• "Future Gold Scholars": 300+ students funded in mining, engineering, and business programs
• "Health for Miners, Hope for All": Expanded rural clinics now serving 20,000+ people
• "Gold Roots Initiative": Supports cocoa and cassava cooperatives in mining zones

Over GHS 18 million invested in social programs since 2016

Health & Safety

Nothing is more important than the lives and well-being of our employees, contractors, and host communities. Royal Gold Ashanti upholds Zero Harm as a fundamental operational goal.

Our Safety Standards

• ISO-compliant Occupational Health & Safety Management System
• Mandatory PPE and training for all workers and contractors
• Daily toolbox talks and safety drills Real-time hazard tracking via digital HSE dashboards

Emergency Preparedness

• Fully equipped on-site first aid centers and mobile ambulances
• Trained emergency response teams at each site
• Partnership with regional hospitals for referrals

Occupational Health

• Annual medical screenings for all staff
• Mental health counseling services
• Dust and noise exposure limits monitored and enforced

In 2024, Royal Gold Ashanti recorded zero fatalities across all sites — a milestone we strive to maintain.

Gender & Youth Inclusion

Mining has historically been male-dominated, but Royal Gold Ashanti is actively working to change that by empowering women and youth at every level of its operations.

Women in Mining Program

• Launched in 2021 to increase female participation in the mining value chain
• Offers technical training, entrepreneurship funding, and leadership mentoring
• Over 600 women trained and engaged across 3 countries

Youth Development Initiatives

• Graduate internship programs in mining engineering, geology, finance, and ICT
• Technical and vocational training in partnership with polytechnics
• Youth-focused cooperative funding (agriculture, transport, and catering services)

Gender Equity Goals by 2030

• Achieve 30% female workforce participation
• Ensure equal pay for equal work
• Establish a Women’s Advisory Council within the company

"Inclusion isn't a policy — it's a power source. When women and youth rise, communities thrive."

ESG Reporting & Transparency

Royal Gold Ashanti publishes an annual Sustainability & ESG Report aligned with

Women in Mining Program

• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
• United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)

The report covers:

• Emissions and energy use
• Human rights due diligence
• Anti-corruption measures
• Supply chain sustainability

Royal Gold Ashanti’s ESG strategy is not reactive — it’s proactive, intentional, and deeply woven into our business DNA. We believe that sustainable mining is not only possible, but essential to Africa’s future.