Principal mineradora de ouro do Brasil com certificação ética, social e ambiental

A AngloGold Ashanti Córrego do Sítio Mineração, um dos principais produtores brasileiros de ouro, obteve a certificação ética, social e ambiental do Responsible Jewellery Council.

O comunicado:

LONDON - The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) announced today that AngloGold Ashanti Córrego do Sítio Mineração, the Brazil based gold producer, has achieved certification by meeting the highest ethical, social and environmental standards established by the RJC’s Member Certification system.

"RJC warmly congratulates AngloGold Ashanti Córrego do Sítio Mineração on its certification. The successful verification assessment was conducted by Paolo Andriollo from Bureau Veritas, one of the independent third-party auditing firms accredited to the RJC’s Member Certification system," says Michael Rae, RJC’s Chief Executive Officer.

"RJC certification for AngloGold Ashanti Córrego do Sítio Mineração reinforces the company’s pledge to ensure consumer confidence in its value chain and strengthens the reputation and integrity of the jewellery industry. The changing consumer profile is increasing awareness in business practices and requires consistent performance in the supply chain. In the gold sector, we have taken on a leading role in driving action associated with the development of responsible practices in the industry. By meeting the certification requirements of the RJC, the company can offer certainty and security to the most socially aware consumer. We are very proud of this achievement because we believe that the RJC certification advances AngloGold Ashanti’s Brazilian operations to a new level in the marketplace. It is well-known that our gold production complies with the highest international standards," says Helcio Guerra, Director-President of the company in Brazil. "We are also aware that recognition for our efforts is a call for continuous improvement," he concluded.