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Gold Fields Limited

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Area: 5888268 km2
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Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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Organization SDGs:
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Water Quality (SDG 6.3)
Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
Protect and Restore Ecosystems (SDG 6.6)
Sustainable Production (SDG 12.4)
Climate Resilience and Adaptation (SDG 13.1)
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Safe, Affordable Water
Leaving No One Behind
Services Offered: No services needed/offered
Org. Type: Business
Industry Sector: Mineral extraction
Language: English
Org. Website: www.goldfields.com/about-us.php
Org. Source: CDP
Profile Completion: 89%
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Organization Overview

Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, Gold Fields Limited is one of the world’s largest gold mining firms.

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Gold Fields spent a total of US $16 million on water management and projects (including ARD management) during 2016. In addition, Gold Fields has implemented a number of shared value water projects at Cerro Corona. These involve building and maintaining … Learn More

Cerro Corona has proactive engagements with community organisations and local governments where it is a large supplier of potable water to the communities. During 2016 Cerro Corona invested over US$3m in developing and upgrading water systems for nearby communities. This … Learn More

All of Gold Fields’ operations have tailings management plans in place, including closure and post-closure management plans. In total, Gold Fields’ operations have 27 tailing storage facilities (TSFs) of which 16 are active. All TSFs, as well as associated pipeline … Learn More

The responses for managing water risks include risk assessments; Environmental Management Systems; the use of predictive water balances; rainwater harvesting; storm water management and water re-use, recycling and conservation initiatives. During 2018 Gold Fields intends to set targets in line … Learn More

Gold Fields’ South Deep mine spent a total of US $3.6 million on water management and projects during 2016. Water projects include ARD management. South Deep implements a range of measures to prevent or contain Acid Rock Drainage (ARD) and … Learn More


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