People first
Integrate hazard assessment, contractor oversight and safe field practices into program planning.
Responsible exploration.
SUSTAINABILITY / RESPONSIBILITY
Safety, land stewardship, constructive engagement and regulatory compliance guide the planning of potential exploration programs.
EXPLORATION PRINCIPLES
Conduct technical work responsibly.
Our approach to exploration considers land disturbance, water and environmental protection, field safety, regulatory requirements and relationships with local and Indigenous communities where applicable.
Future work programs will require review of the permits, notifications, approvals, land-access rights and engagement obligations relevant to their scope and location. Project-specific authorizations, land access and engagement requirements must be confirmed before field activities commence.
Minimize disturbance
Consider access routes, exploration footprints, erosion prevention and rehabilitation requirements.
Respect rights and interests
Address relevant public authority, landholder and Indigenous engagement requirements.
OPERATING FRAMEWORK
Plan, authorize, execute and restore.
Exploration programs are assessed through geological merit and practical execution requirements. Before initiating ground-disturbing activities, appropriate authorizations, work plans, safety measures and stakeholder obligations must be addressed.
Our exploration narrative describes intended standards; it does not represent that any particular environmental certification, regulatory approval or mine-development authorization has been granted.
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