SUSTAINABILITY POLICY
Sustainable Gold Mining (SUSTAINABILITY)
Uses of hazardous chemicals, reagents and radiation are additional negative environmental impacts that gold miners need to mitigate.
Chemicals like cyanide (among the most hazardous substances used by any gold mining operation) need to be procured, handled, transported, and treated or destroyed according to the highest safety and quality standards as prescribed in the International Cyanide Code.
Levels of naturally occurring radioactive materials in soil, rock and ore need to be assessed regularly, and the spread contained by an effective dust management system.
All radioactive isotopes must be managed in compliance with the applicable laws.
ENVIRONMENT
We firmly believe that we all are accountable for meeting and promoting leading practices in environmental protection and community relations and for communicating our environmental and community expectations to employees, contractors, local communities, regulators, the general public and other stakeholders.
We strive to create a workplace where every one of our employees commits to a culture of
environmental protection, sustainable resource development and sustainable community engagement.
This policy applies to all directors, officers, employees, and work partners of Blai Minerals Resources Limited.
ENVIRONMENT POLICIES
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We are committed to complying with relevant industry standards relating to the management of environmental risks, including the International Finance Corporation’s (“IFC”) Performance Standards; the IFC and World Bank Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines; and the International Cyanide Management Code for the Manufacture, Transport and Use of Cyanide in the Production of Gold.
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We will work with local representatives in the communities in which we operate to educate the community on the environmental obligations associated with our activities.
We will strive to address climate change and reduce wastes and the emission of environmental pollutants by setting targets.
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We will ensure that resources are available to meet our reclamation and environmental
obligations and ensure that our employees and contractors carry out their responsibilities in accordance with this Policy, applicable law, and the industry standards we are committed to meeting.
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We will conduct audits to monitor, measure and evaluate the effectiveness of our
environmental management systems, and will communicate findings to the Safety, Health & Environment Committee of the Board of Directors, and, where appropriate, to external
stakeholders.
We will strive to increase transparency in our annual public disclosure on
environmental matters, particularly those relating to risk management systems in place and mitigation of environmental risk.
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We will make efforts to prevent environmental contamination and reduce negative environmental impacts by complying with laws and regulations, assessing the impact of our business activities on the environment, including with regard to biodiversity, and setting necessary self-standards.
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As a commitment to sustainable use of natural resources and conservation of biodiversity, we will actively promote the introduction of environmentally friendly technologies, materials, and the development of environmentally conscious products and solutions.
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Commit to meaningful consultation and build relationships based on mutual respect with local communities, and particularly Indigenous Peoples. We will improve the organization and system to promote the environmental preservation activities at each site and company premises.
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Use energy and other natural resources as efficiently as practicably possible.
Be responsible water stewards, and work to minimize the volume of fresh water used by the company particularly in areas prone to water stress and work to manage and mitigate negative impacts on water quality