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Introduction

The Ethical business focus area within the Trusted Corporate Leader theme is how we operate responsibly and foster trust through deep respect for human rights, meaningful engagement, and applying the highest standards.

Ethical business is the commitment we make about the way we operate. It centres on building trust with our stakeholders by showing integrity, care and respect for colleagues, communities and the environment where we operate, by doing business in a way that is true to our Values, our Code of Conduct, and our Conducting Business with Integrity policy. 

Ethical business includes our respect for human rights; the management systems and processes that support us to do the right thing; and a relentless focus on minimising our impacts on people and the environment with a zero mindset.

As the world relies on mining to provide the essential metals and minerals our society needs for improving living standards and a cleaner, greener, decarbonised world, we recognise our responsibility to reduce our physical footprint for every tonne of metal or mineral that we produce. That means actively avoiding and minimising harm and delivering lasting social and economic benefits for local communities while including stakeholders in the processes to deliver these outcomes in a participatory and transparent manner. Throughout the full lifecycle of our mines and across the value chain, we’re committed to partnering with our stakeholders as we strive to keep people at the centre of what we do.  

Our approach

Respect for human rights is at the heart of this approach. Our Group-wide three-year plan embeds human rights due diligence into everything we do, responding to rising stakeholder expectations and regulatory scrutiny. By listening to local perspectives, we gain vital insight into lived experiences - helping us prevent impacts and to act with empathy and foresight.

Our robust management systems, such as Social Way and SHE Way, and associated standards, help us to manage and mitigate risks throughout the lifecycle of our mines and across our value chain. These frameworks also shape how we engage with local communities – ensuring participation, transparency, and accountability throughout the lifecycle of our mines.

Our performance against external standards is externally audited, providing a third-party assurance process that helps us to be held accountable, ensures transparency and builds trust. Our overriding approach to the ethical business conduct that underpins our reputation as a reliable and dependable partner is outlined in our Code of Conduct, serving as a single point of reference for everyone associated with us, it brings together in one place, and in a clear way, the commitments and standards that determine how we conduct business.

Ambition & targets

Ambition

Operate responsibly and foster trust through deep respect for human rights, meaningful engagement, and applying the highest standards.

Targets

Achieve recognised third-party responsible mine certification for all mining operations.

Human Rights

Human Rights

We are committed to respecting internationally recognised human rights, embedding them in policies, operations, and supply chains, promoting due diligence, stakeholder engagement, and grievance mechanisms across all sites.

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Tax and Economic Contribution

Tax and economic contribution

Tax and economic contributions support public services, infrastructure, and inclusive growth - reflecting our role in building resilient, thriving communities.

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Governance

Governance

We uphold strong governance through clear roles, independent oversight, and a robust Code of Conduct. It supports transparency initiatives and responsible mining standards, including EITI and IRMA compliance.

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Modern Slavery Statement

Our Modern Slavery Statement reflects a commitment to ethical value chains, addressing risks across operations and supply chains to prevent exploitation.

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