Xstrata manages metals and mining operations at every stage in the life cycle, i.e. exploration, pre-feasibility, conceptual design, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations, decommissioning, closure, rehabilitation, post-closure care and maintenance and disposal. In addition, Xstrata’s strategy is to grow through acquisition, comprising due diligence, execution and integration activities.
In 2007, Xstrata’s managed operations and projects disturbed 3,822 hectares of land. We progressively rehabilitate land as soon as it becomes available and in 2007, 1,309 hectares were rehabilitated. Xstrata Coal operations accounted for 72% of land rehabilitated and 42% of land disturbed.
