Objectives for 2008

The following objectives have been set for 2008:

• Maintain ISO14001 certification at all operating mines, using these systems to help fulfil the aspirations of our environmental policy.
• Raise awareness of environmental issues and our performance expectations among our operating staff, including contractors and company suppliers by continuing to expand and disseminate the set of corporate environmental guidelines.
• Continue to develop and implement an appropriate set of responses to the challenges of climate change, in part by improving energy efficiencies at our various operations.
• Determine the group’s baseline in terms of GHG emissions.
• Use ICMM’s Good Practice Guidance to improve the management of biodiversity-related issues throughout the company, where possible, working in association with appropriate external organisations to accomplish this.
• Develop and maintain company-wide environmental performance metrics and reporting systems in line with GRI and external reporting commitments.
• Set targets for improving efficiencies of water usage, energy usage and GHG emissions.
• Extend the use of geographical information systems, remote sensing and other appropriate technology to enhance our environmental monitoring programmes.
• Improve mine closure planning practices and the concurrent rehabilitation of lands disturbed by mining activities, incorporating biodiversity, water conservation and climate change considerations.
• Recognise and reward environmental performance within the company.