Who we are
Established 128 years ago, DRDGOLD’s longevity is a result of adapting to an ever-changing environment, taking full advantage of good fortune as and when it presents itself, as well as maintaining a disciplined approach to what is within our control.
Our capacity to treat mine waste, our recently established relationship with Sibanye-Stillwater and the enthusiasm and energy of our team, place DRDGOLD in a very strong position to continue to play a role in the future of mining in South Africa, and perhaps even internationally.
Early adoption of sustainable development as the primary idea in shaping our thinking and informing the deployment of our resources and capital, has meant that for us, ESG requires a nuanced adaption of our existing narrative. The work has been done and the foundation is in place to continue on a path of sustainable, responsible mining.
Promoting values of Sustainable Development
Respect and fairness
Inclusive teamwork
Accountability - our word is our bond
Empowerment through trust
Care and safety - physical and emotional
How we turn our values into actions
Honesty in all dealings
Earning and maintaining trust through professionalism, consistent honourable behaviour and mutual respect.Everyone deserves respect, dignity and fairness
Embracing the diversity of thought, insight, perspective and outcomes that results from an inclusive and engaged workforce.Our word is our bond
Presenting the best versions of ourselves and our business, demonstrated by the standard to which we deliver.Achieving goals through teamwork
Consistently fulfilling our individual role in the collective effort, sharing expertise, encouragement and celebration of what we achieve.Think, stay informed
Gaining and sharing insight, aligning focus, skills and knowledge to deliver our strategy.Courage to change
Challenging the norm and seeking opportunities to improve, innovate and adapt.
Our history
1977
Ergo operations commissioned by Anglo American Corporation, becoming part of AngloGold Ashanti in 1998.
1987
City plant commissioned as a metallurgical surface/underground plant.
1988
Knights plant commissioned as a metallurgical surface/underground plant.
1998
Acquisition of Crown Mines.
2002
ERPM Extension 1 and 2 exploration tenements acquired.
2007
Ergo acquired by DRDGOLD from AngoGold Ashanti, consisting of what was historically the Crown Gold Recoveries Proprietary Limited (“Crown”), ERPM Cason Dump operation and the ErgoGold business units.
2009
ERPM, consisting of an underground mine, placed under care and maintenance.
2012
Restructuring occurs in terms of which all the surface retreatment operations are consolidated into a single operating entity, Ergo Mining Proprietary Limited (Ergo). Also, as part of this restructuring, Ergo acquired DRDGOLD’s 35% interest in ErgoGold.
50 Km Crown Ergo Pipeline commissioned to link the consolidated assets and refurbishment of Ergo plant takes places to increase capacity for increased material into the plant.
2013
City Deep plant decommissioned as a metallurgical plant and operates as a milling and pump station, pumping material to the Ergo plant for the final extraction of gold.
2017
Crown Mines plant, maintenance which operated as a pump/milling station feeding the metallurgical plants, closes down and by 2018 rehabilitation of the site is substantially complete.
2018
DRDGOLD acquires West Rand Tailings Retreatment Project (WRTRP) assets from Sibanye-Stillwater.
WRTRP subsequently renamed FWGR.
2019
Disposal of the ERPM underground mining and prospecting rights to OroTree to OroTree.
FWGR reaches commercial production.
2023
Approval for the full development of a 60Mw solar farm and 160Mwh battery energy storage system obtained
Listings
With its head office in Johannesburg, South Africa, DRDGOLD’s primary listing is on the JSE Limited and its secondary listing is on the New York Stock Exchange. As at 2023, DRDGOLD boasts a 16-year unbroken track record of paying dividends to shareholders.
