Corporate Social Responsibility
Central to our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Assore drives positive change to safeguard the environment and support local communities.
Our dedication to ethical and responsible operations exceeds compliance with legal obligations and regulatory standards. Throughout every facet of our business, we take into consideration the social, environmental and economic impacts.
Embracing CSR embodies ethical business practices. We actively seek to improve our surrounding communities and the environment by supporting long-lasting and worthy projects.
Donations
The Proposal Consideration Panel (PCP) evaluates and assesses donation proposals submitted to Assore. Nine volunteers from various departments within our organisation comprise the panel. They ensure the proposals are meaningful, feasible and aligned with our sustainability goals.
Since its inception in 2020, PCP has received over 220 proposals. So far, they have approved donations to 60 non-profit organisations within Assore’s areas of operation.
Primarily, our donations have concentrated on education, health care, conservation, enterprise development, hunger relief and IT & technology.
Corporate Social Investment Projects
Transformers
Transformers seeks to revolutionise the teaching of mathematics and literacy skills. The initiative also promotes and celebrates academic success while creating job opportunities for the young people in our local communities.
By providing comprehensive interventions, Transformers aims to transform children’s perceptions and understanding of mathematics and enhance essential literacy skills. The project also invests in providing valuable teacher training to ensure effective instruction.
Alongside quality teaching, foundations for deeper mathematical understanding are supported by level-based workbooks tailored to each student’s ability. Literacy skills are embedded through targeted reading initiatives and comprehension development.
Additionally, the project encourages youth progress through the Educator Assistant Programme, which empowers local youth to contribute to their communities while advancing their own academic and professional growth.
To date, the project has been implemented in 10 Primary Schools and 10 Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDs) in the Ngwaabe & Mashishing Districts of Limpopo.
Soul Food
In the battle against hunger, Soul Food provides healthy and nutritious food to over 75,000 people in South Africa every day.
Soul Food collects surplus food from local farms, hotels, restaurants, food manufacturers and supermarkets and distributes it to those in need, particularly children at risk of malnourishment.
The project delivers food to hundreds of schools, as well as orphanages, shelters, retirement homes and places of refuge.
Funded by the Boleng Trust, Soul Food operates in a number of Assore's host communities, including Ngwaabe/Steelpoort, Kathu and Kuruman. They have also expanded their scope by establishing two new branches in the Northern Cape and Limpopo.
LEAP 8
LEAP 8 provides low-fee quality education, life skills and community engagement to empower the residents of the Moffat Mission in Kuruman by fostering personal and communal growth.
The eighth edition of the LEAP Science & Maths School, funded by the Boleng Trust, is dedicated to providing academic support, instilling excellence, developing life skills and supporting personal growth. LEAP Schools guide young people towards successful future opportunities by focusing on Mathematics, Science and English.
LEAP 8 also offers programmes for Grades 8 & 9 students on Saturdays and holidays. The school promotes self-awareness and confidence, creating a holistic approach to education and development.
Our history
Since 1928, Assore has been committed to advancing industry, supporting communities and enhancing economies worldwide.
Who we are
As an international mining holding company, Assore principally engages in projects involving the mining, processing and marketing of ores, minerals and metals throughout several countries.
What we do
Assore owns and operates the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine and the Wonderstone Mine. We provide technical input and operational support for various mining operations in the Assmang group.