PPC's friendly approach to the communities in which it operates is an integral part of our business. The operations of PPC have a long history of involvement with local communities. Management systems are in place to effectively manage environmental risks in the communities and community forums have been established at all sites to facilitate constructive dialogue with community stakeholders.

Local clinics provide primary healthcare facilities to rural communities. Where possible, services and commodities are procured from previously disadvantaged businesses operating as SMMEs. PPC's corporate social investment programme is designed to address the needs of communities from which it draws its labour by means of interventions aimed at skills transfer and business empowerment.

Registers are kept of all identified interested and affected parties at each operation. Regular dialogue takes place with these interested and affected parties. The concerns and comments of the community are kept on record and addressed as agreed with the community.

In addition, PPC is in the process of compiling social and labour plans for all its local operations in accordance with mining legislation. PPC representatives will form part of the areas' local economic development forums as well as participate in the local municipalities' integrated development plans.

PPC has continued to be recognised for its performance in the social and environmental areas with numerous awards and accolades including recognition by the provincial government of Gauteng to PPC for its involvement with and assistance to community housing.