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Anglo American call for a rapid and peaceful resolution   Mark Cutifani, Chief Executive of Anglo American, said: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine and we all want a rapid and peaceful resolution and an immediate end to loss of life.   In recognition of the unfolding horror in Ukraine and in support of those amongst our employees who have family and friends affected, the Anglo American Foundation (AAF) will be making a donation of US$5 million to one or more charities involved in providing humanitarian relief in Ukraine.” The Anglo American Foundation will also match donations made by our employees, up to £1,000 per person per year, through our Employee Match Funding scheme which is open to all permanent employees across Anglo American.   The conflict in Ukraine does not currently have any direct impact on Anglo American’s business as we have no operations or offices in Ukraine or Russia. There is potential for broader markets and supply chains to be

With National Geographic a partnership of vital Supporting African communities and conservation Gemfields, the world’s leading supplier of responsibly sourced coloured gemstones, is partnering with National Geographic to lift the veil on vital projects supported by Gemfields in Africa, benefitting both communities and conservation. Gemfields’ gemstone mining operations in both Zambia and Mozambique provide a significant benefit to these African countries, not only through a substantial source of taxation to the national economy, but in additional projects chosen for the difference they make in protecting Africa’s rich biodiversity and promoting sustainable livelihoods for local communities. Gemfields operates the Kagem emerald mine in Lufwanyama in partnership with the Zambian government, which owns 25 percent. The two short films created through the collaboration, follow National Geographic photographer and filmmaker Shannon Wild as she explores the communitie