Sustainable Mining Practices
- Environmental Management System (EMS): Implementing an ISO-certified or similar EMS to systematically manage environmental performance.
- Water Conservation and Recycling: Designing systems to minimize water consumption and recycle process water wherever possible.
- Land Reclamation and Biodiversity Conservation: Implementing a plan to restore mined land to its natural state and protect local biodiversity.
- Tailings and Waste Management: Using advanced methods to stabilize and safely store tailings, minimizing environmental risk.
- Carbon Footprint Reduction: Developing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the mining lifecycle.
- Dust and Noise Control: Implementing systems to control dust and noise pollution from operations, protecting both workers and local communities.
- Social License to Operate (SLO): Actively engaging with communities to build trust and secure the social permission needed for the project to succeed.
- Worker Health and Safety Programs: Going beyond compliance to implement proactive health and safety programs that protect all personnel.
- Post-Closure Planning and Financial Provision: Setting aside a financial provision to ensure a thorough and complete closure and rehabilitation of the site.
- Waste Heat Recovery: Capturing and utilizing waste heat from operations to improve overall energy efficiency.
- Responsible Sourcing and Certification: Adhering to standards for responsibly sourced minerals and working towards relevant certifications.
- Transparent Reporting: Publicly reporting on sustainability performance, including environmental metrics and community benefits.