21 Years of Projects – Week 1: Our First Project

Introduction

2025 marks a significant milestone for the Gondwana Group as we celebrate 21 years of delivering environmental solutions across South Africa. Since our founding in 2004, we’ve completed close to 1,000 projects through the Gondwana Group (including Gondwana Environmental Solutions and ERO Africa) 

To commemorate this journey, we’re launching a special blog series:

“21 Projects Over 21 Weeks” – a look back at some of the standout work we’ve delivered and the people and partnerships that made it all possible.

Project 1 of 21: Stack Monitoring for AngloGold Ashanti

Our very first project was commissioned in 2004 by AngloGold Ashanti at their facility in Orkney, South Africa. The task? To undertake stack emission monitoring to quantify sulphur dioxide (SO₂) emissions and determine compliance with their emissions permit.

This project laid the foundation for the compliance-focused, technically robust work that has since become synonymous with Gondwana. It demonstrated the importance of accurate data in managing air quality and staying ahead of evolving environmental regulations.

Why We’re Sharing These Stories

These 21 projects are more than just milestones—they represent the trust placed in us by our clients, the expertise of our team, and the growth of environmental stewardship across the region. We’re proud to reflect on these successes as we continue to innovate and support sustainable development.

Looking Ahead

Whether it’s emissions monitoring, dust management, environmental audits, or compliance support, Gondwana remains committed to delivering science-based solutions that make a difference.

📧 Want to learn more about our emissions monitoring services?

Email us at info@gondwanagroup.co.za or visit our website.

Stay tuned for Project 2 next week, as we continue to share our story—one project at a time.