Building a community-based mining operation that is sustainable and provides tangible benefits for the regional communities and stakeholders.
We are committed to operating in a way which contributes to the sustainable development of mineral resources through efficient, balanced, and long-term management, while showing consideration for the wellbeing of people, protection of the environment and the development of the local and national economy and of society in general.
Community uplift
AME understands that successful mining operations can be a powerful vehicle for the upliftment of communities.
We operate under the premise that we are not solely a mining company, we are a social enterprise driven from the bottom up. We uplift communities using mining.
Building Strong Relationships Within the Community
Our aim is to operate in a way that engages and enriches our local communities and makes a positive contribution to the region as a whole.
Our strong relationships are a key differentiator. For over a decade, we have been working community stakeholders to enact change and contribute to the economic development of private enterprise in Ethiopia.
Local employment
Our people are our most important asset.
Our goal is to employ local staff and build upon the in-country expertise by investing in strategic training programmes.
Health and safety
Furthermore, the health, safety and wellbeing of our workforce is our first priority. Through effective implementation of strict health and safety policies, we aim to achieve Zero Harm with every employee and contractor returning home safely each day.
Gender equality
AME values differences and believes the best teams are those with diversity. To this end, we intend to be the leader in gender equality in mining in Ethiopia and are seeking to appoint women to senior positions within each mining company, including at Board level.
Environmental Stewardship
Our main exploration activities are within Ethiopia’s state of Oromia. We are committed to developing and implementing world leading practices in environmental design and management and will actively work to:
- protect the environment surrounding our exploration activities;
- give environmental aspects consideration in all phases of mining projects, from exploration and evaluation through to development, operation, production, and final closure; and
- act systematically in the planning, execution, monitoring and improvement of environmental performance.
Knowledge based transformation
We are committed to knowledge-based transformation and intend to build partnerships with international mining schools (such as the Western Australian School of Mines) to develop a local workforce of skilled geologists, mining engineers, metallurgists, and drillers.
