CommunityCrew Gold is known in the locations it operates for exceeding even the most stringent of host-government rules on support for local people and for leaving a legacy of excellent infrastructure after mine closure. In each place we work conditions are different – both people-related and environment-related conditions. We have invested our money, our skills and our philosophy of sharing in each of these places in a way that makes the difference that is needed most. LEFA (Guinea)Guinea is an economically disadvantaged country and Crew’s community programs are geared to improving the living and education standards in each of the villages surrounding the mine site. A community liaison assistant has been appointed in each village and Lefa management plans to build a community liaison office in the villages of Siguirini, Lero, Carrefour, Amina, Fontou and Banora. Community support in emergency situations is top of LEFA’s CSR agenda. In February 2008 over 800 homes in Lero Village were destroyed by fire and more than 2,000 people were displaced. LEFA management and contractors provided assistance to reduce the damage caused by the fire and helped the homeless with first aid and temporary accommodation. The recent US$ 250 million CIP expansion project carried out at LEFA necessitated revamping of the administration buildings and accommodation camp at Fayalala. Management envisions that these facilities will remain after mine closure and site rehabilitation. As a result of the expansion project employment has increased dramatically from the original 300 employees. Current and Planned Projects at LEFA
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