This Deep Dives with DPI podcast episode features a conversation between Florence Drummond, Executive Director of the Development Partner Institute, and Tricia Wilhelm, Group Head of Social Impact at Anglo American. The discussion revolves around Anglo American's approach to sustainable mining and social impact, framed by the Development Partner Framework's three pillars: shared purpose, flourishing ecosystems, and competitive communities.

The discussion covered:

- Anglo American's Sustainable Mining Plan, focusing on healthy environment, thriving communities, and trusted corporate leadership

- Innovative approaches to environmental challenges, such as renewable energy initiatives in South Africa and water management in Chile

- Long-term commitment to social impact and community development, dating back to the 1970s

- Collaborative Regional Development programs aimed at catalyzing wider regional development and economic diversification in mining regions

Tricia Wilhelm shared insights on Anglo American's various initiatives, including their community health program and Impact Finance Network. She emphasized the importance of partnering with communities rather than simply doing things for them, highlighting the need for sustainable, holistic solutions that benefit communities beyond the life of the mine. The conversation underscores Anglo American's commitment to innovation in social performance and its efforts to drive systemic change in the regions where it operates.