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Our Principles

Mining With Responsibility

Our commitment to environmental stewardship, worker safety, ethical supply chains and community development — embedded in every decision we make.

Four Pillars

Our Commitments

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Environmental Stewardship

Responsible land, water and biodiversity management across all zones.

Land Rehabilitation

All mined areas are subject to mandatory rehabilitation plans filed with provincial environmental authorities before mining commences.

Water Management

Strict protocols prevent contamination of water sources. No processing chemicals are used near waterways.

Mercury-Free Processing

Complete elimination of mercury from all processing activities across all 12 zones, aligned with Minamata Convention.

Biodiversity Protection

Environmental impact assessments identify sensitive biodiversity areas which are excluded from mining activities.

Reforestation

Annual reforestation programs plant native species in rehabilitated areas, restoring natural habitats.

Certifications & Standards

Minamata Convention Aligned
Annual EIA Conducted
SAEMAPE Environmental Compliance

All certifications are subject to annual third-party verification and renewal.

Lush green landscape in Ituri Province DRC showing environmental restoration after responsible mining, trees and vegetation

“We mine today with tomorrow in mind.”

— Environmental Management Charter, 2021

Environment

Protecting the Land We Mine

Environmental responsibility is not an afterthought — it is built into our operating licenses, cooperative charter and daily practices. We work to ensure that mining activities in Mongbwalu leave the land better than we found it.

100%
Mercury-Free Zones
450 ha
Rehabilitation Plans Filed
12,000+
Trees Planted (2024)
Annual
Environmental Impact Assessments
  • Zero mercury use across all 12 zones since 2021
  • Mandatory land rehabilitation plans pre-approved before mining
  • Annual third-party environmental impact assessments
  • Reforestation program targets 15,000 trees per year by 2027
Documentation

Our Policy Documents

Available to verified partners and stakeholders upon request

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Responsible Sourcing Policy

Mercury-free processing, OECD compliance and ethical mineral sourcing standards.

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Environmental Management Plan

Land rehabilitation, water management and biodiversity protection protocols.

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Worker Safety Policy

PPE requirements, safety training standards and incident reporting procedures.

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Community Development Policy

15% revenue community investment framework and governance structure.

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Code of Conduct

Cooperative member ethical standards, anti-corruption and conflict minerals policy.

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OECD Due Diligence Report 2025

Annual five-step OECD due diligence compliance assessment and findings.

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All policy documents available to verified partners. Contact us to request access.

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