Responsible subsoil use

Safety of people, care for land and water, and fair relations with local communities are the conditions for the long life of any mine.

Frameworks

International standards we align with

We build our environmental and social policy around the frameworks that international investors and banks use to assess mining projects.

IFC Performance Standards: Management of a project's environmental and social risks
GISTM: Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management
EITI: Transparency of subsoil users' payments to the state
Kazakhstan law: Environmental Code, Code on Subsoil and Subsoil Use, industrial safety

Environment

Impact assessment

Environmental impact assessments with state expert review conclusions and regular environmental monitoring of the sites.

Tailings

Process residues at Taskora are detoxified before placement in the tailings storage facility. The condition of the facilities is monitored regularly.

Water

Process water is reused, reducing freshwater abstraction.

Closure

Mine closure and land rehabilitation plans are agreed with the authorised bodies.

People and regions

Health and safety

Industrial safety declarations, regular briefings and compliance control on site
Personal protective equipment, medical insurance and medical check-ups for all production staff
Rotation camps with accommodation, catering, communications and internet

Communities

Priority in hiring for residents of the regions where we operate
Agreements with local executive bodies on the socio-economic development of the territories
Public hearings on projects and funding of education and training

Business ethics

Competitive procurement procedures and transparent work with contractors and suppliers
Anti-corruption principles and conflict-of-interest rules
Regular reporting to state authorities and partners

This section will be supplemented with key indicators: occupational safety, water consumption, emissions and social spending.