City INDEX Press Created by City Press PEOPLE editorial in P6 - 16 partnership with Anglo American Project editor: Gayle Edmunds Commissioning editor: Nicki Gules Designer: PLACES Jan Morgenrood Sub-editor: P17 - 27 Laila Steele Contributors: S’thembile Cele Jade Davenport Msindisi Fengu Maya Fisher-French Christina Kennedy Lucas Ledwaba Tebogo Letsie Rudi Louw Isabella Maake Zinhle Mapumulo PARTNERSHIPS Siyanda Mayeza Lubabalo Ngcukana P28 - 38 Leon Sadiki Poloko Tau Dewald van Rensburg Sizwe Sama Yende Additional photos: Mukurukuru Media, Liza Coetzee and Anglo American archives For more PROSPECTS information about bespoke P39 - 51 editorial projects, contact Gayle Edmunds (managing editor) on gedmunds@ citypress.co.za or call 011 713 9154 2 ANGLO AMERICAN 100 YEARS Mondli Makhanya A century OF SHARED STORIES popular pamphlet distributed career towards conflagration after that in mass democratic The leadership historic meeting, but a door was opened movement circles in the and staff of and seeds of trust planted. That 1980s carried a graphic engagement was to play a major role in cartoon that demonstrated Anglo American the detente that eventually led to our the influence of Anglo now reflects democratic breakthrough. AAmerican on the lives of South Africans. After 1994, Anglo American, as a focused It showed how a worker would wake up ‘‘ South Africa. mining giant, led the conquest of global in the morning and eat a breakfast Interventions in markets following government’s decision to containing ingredients supplied by an allow South African companies to list Anglo American-controlled company, get education, health, abroad. into a car, taxi or bus that contained entrepreneurship Anglo American has played partner to components made by a firm in which the government, labour and civil society in corporation had interests’ and work for a and social housing building an inclusive, transformed and company with links to 44 Main Street. His prosperous society. It has not been an easy lunch and supper would also contain have had a major ride – as evidenced by some of the elements of Anglo American, as would the impact on the uncomfortable and, at times, acrimonious beer he drank to wind down after work. conversations that have had to take place. The corporation had a place in virtually development of But the fruits are there to see. every aspect of his day. the new society Anglo American was a major catalyst for In those days, Anglo American was the the BEE project that helped to create a stuff of myth and legend. To some, it was wave of black industrialists. The leadership the face of the capitalist system that went ANC in Lusaka – at the height of the state and staff of Anglo American now reflects hand in hand with apartheid. To the of emergency and when war seemed South Africa. Interventions in education, Afrikaner establishment, it was the face of inevitable. The trip served not only to health, entrepreneurship and social housing English liberalism; an obstacle to the grand undemonise the ANC leadership in the have had a major impact on the apartheid dream. To others, it was a model eyes of white South Africa – which development of the new society. of how to build, grow and consolidate a infuriated the Botha inner circle – but it The Anglo American story is the South business. To most, it was a place to work, also opened the door for influential people African story. It is a story that has innovate and achieve – a vital cog in the within the establishment to reach out to traversed epochs of South African history: South African economic machine. the liberation movement. from colonialism and apartheid to the In his seminal book, Anglo American and Reporting back from the meeting, liberation struggle, civil uprisings and the the rise of modern South Africa, renowned Premier Milling CEO Tony Bloom said this birth of democracy to the cementing of a academic Duncan Innes wrote: “In virtually about the ANC delegation, which included nonracial society. It is a story that can be every major sphere of mining, financial Oliver Tambo, Chris Hani and Thabo told through the lens of two world wars, a and industrial activity in the country, the Mbeki: “It was difficult to view the group cold war and civil conflict. It is also a name Anglo crops up as either the as hardline Marxists; bloodthirsty terrorists story of a country that believed in itself; dominant authority ... or at least as an who are interested in reducing South that chose peace and common nationhood important influence.” Africa to anarchy and seizing power, with a above blood and division. It was no coincidence, then, that one of hatred of whites ...” Our writers will take you on this the initiatives that began to open the door He continued: “Without in any way incredible journey through the life of a to negotiations between the ANC and the wishing to be seduced or hypnotised by company whose history is deeply apartheid regime was spearheaded by then- the occasion, I believe that they are people intertwined with the history and Anglo American boss Gavin Relly. In with whom serious negotiation can be development of the South African nation. defiance of then president PW Botha, Relly undertaken and with whom a certain Enjoy the journey. led a delegation of white industrialists, amount of common ground can be found.” politicians and intellectuals to talk to the South Africa may have continued to Mondli Makhanya, editor in chief ANGLO AMERICAN 100 YEARS 3 OF ANGLO AMERICAN am very proud to be leading Anglo American at such a special moment in its history. As we celebrate our 100th birthday, it is the perfect opportunity to reflect, but also to look ahead to the future of this truly great company. IFor much of our history, Anglo American has been known as the miner’s miner, leading not only in groundbreaking technological advances, but also in the societal aspects of mining that are so integral to the sustainability of our business. Over the decades, we have certainly shown great resilience, expanding the business, investing in many disparate ventures and then Mark Cutifani, chief executive focusing on our mining heritage and real expertise. Since 1917, through the many social, political and economic changes the company has encountered, we have persevered and adapted, often making tough choices along the way. We have evolved, and will continue to evolve, to make sure we are fit for the A WORK future and playing to our competitive strengths. Why? Because that is what our stakeholders rightly expect of us. OF OUR PEOPLE As we stand here today, there is no doubt that, as an industry, we need to do things in and around our host communities; but we differently to find new, safe, responsible and It is our people need to strive to do more. cost-effective ways to mine the products that who have worked Our focus on innovation – including across are demanded by a rapidly urbanising and the span of sustainability – is what will also growing global population. We are redefining hard, contributed, help us maintain resilience in an uncertain the future of mining and are committed to developed, world. We have shown our tenacity and spirit this through our FutureSmart Mining™ over the past 100 years and have always approach to innovation, which applies innovated, strived for improvement and progress, cutting-edge technological advances and ‘‘ investing with the future in mind even collaborated and innovative thinking to address mining’s major during tough times. We must manage our challenges, including safety, health, energy, cared, building a own destiny, not rely on others, and be more water and community engagement. company that has nimble than our competitors. We won’t achieve this step change without Anglo American wouldn’t have reached its being responsible and collaborative partners, stood the test of 100-year milestone – or be the company it is and gaining the trust that society demands today – without the contributions of our of us. We have set ourselves ambitious time. And it is our many employees and partners. It is our targets to renew our commitment to people who are people who have worked hard, contributed, sustainability in critical areas such as safety, developed, innovated, collaborated and cared, education, biodiversity, energy efficiency and helping us building a company that has stood the test job creation. Sustainability is – and will redefine mining of time. And it is our people who are helping remain – at the heart of our decision-making us redefine mining today, for our new as a business. Anglo American is well known today, for our new tomorrow. for its longstanding work in this area and I’m tomorrow incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made Mark Cutifani, chief executive over the years to improve the lives of those of Anglo American 4 ANGLO AMERICAN 100 YEARS 100 years of Anglo American 1922 THE RAND REBELLION 1917 1917 DOORSOPEN An armed uprising afterWorld Entrepreneur WarI,when mining companies Ernest Oppenheimer were facedwith rising costs and a establishes fall in the priceofgold AngloAmerican 1926 THE DIAMOND STORY 1928 PLATINUM SHINES BEGINS Akey partnership with the 1927 AngloAmerican becomesthe largest discovererofSA’s singleshareholder in De Beers PGM-bearing reef,Hans Consolidated Mines. Sir Ernest Merensky. The companywould became chairpersonofDeBeersin evolve intoAngloAmerican 1929 Platinum 1938 NEWHQ 1944 GOLD RUSH 1937 The foundations of the Vaal Reefs Exploration and company’sSouth Mining Companyisformed and 1948 APARTHEID African headquarters at has