Safety and Environment

Safety

The Group places significant emphasis on safety and has a strong safety record. Safety is engendered through a series of standard operating practices and procedures which are rigorously enforced with the aim of making safety a state of mind for all employees.

The Group has its own Mine Quality Association accredited training facilities. All operational employees are provided with safety training both as part of their induction process and on regular refresher courses.

Safety is an integral and key part of the culture of the Group and it seeks to reinforce this at every opportunity. All accidents and incidents are investigated to establish the root cause and all lost time incidents are discussed with the Group’s executive committee, EXCO and are reported to the Board’s safety, health, environment, quality and training committee.

The Group through its training, management and safety standards and procedures, aims to develop a disciplined and constructive control environment in which all employees understand their roles and obligations, as well as the importance of maintaining safety standards.

The Safety, health, environment, quality and training Committee is chaired by Ian Watson and its other member is Stephen Oke. The committee will meet at least twice a year and will have responsibility for making recommendations to the Board to ensure a safe and healthy workplace is created and maintained for all employees.

Environment

Respecting and preserving the environment directly relates to our success and that of our industry.

The Group’s activities are subject to extensive laws and regulations governing environmental protection and we work to ensure that all projects are compliant with the regulations of the jurisdiction in which we are operating.