Oriel Resources plc is comitted to;
- Comply with or exceed the requirements of all applicable environmental laws and regulations and, in jurisdictions where these are absent or inadequate, apply cost-effective technologies and management practices to ensure the protection of the environment as well as worker and community health.
- Make environmental management a high corporate priority and the integration of environmental policies, programs and practices an essential element of management.
- Provide adequate resources and build requisite capabilities so that employees at all levels are able to understand and fulfill their environmental and community responsibilities.
- Review and take account of the environmental impacts of exploration, infrastructure development, mining or processing activities, and plan and conduct the design, development, operation, remediation and closure of all facilities in a manner that optimizes the economic use of resources while reducing adverse environmental impacts to acceptable levels.
- Employ risk management strategies in design, operation and decommissioning, including the handling and disposal of waste. If a preliminary risk assessment indicates unacceptable risks for human health or the environment, the lack of full scientific certainty will not be used as a reason to delay the introduction of cost-effective measures to reduce environmental and human health risks to acceptable levels.
- Develop approaches in the early stages of the project that take into consideration related environmental and community impacts.
- At the initial phases of mining or processing projects, develop closure concepts and/or plans that address both environmental and community-related issues.
- Review and update closure plans in light of technological advances and operational changes
- Ensure that adequate financial resources or surety instruments are in place to meet the requirements of remediation and closure plans.
- Implement effective management systems; conduct regular environmental reviews or assessments and act on the results.
- Develop, design and operate facilities and conduct activities taking into consideration the efficient use of energy, water and other natural resources and materials, including their recycling and reuse, the minimization of waste and the responsible management of residual materials.
- Develop, maintain and test emergency procedures in conjunction with the provider of emergency services, relevant authorities and local communities.
- Work with governments and other relevant parties in developing scientifically sound, economic and equitable environmental standards and procedures, based on reliable and predictable criteria.
- Respect legally designated protected areas and acknowledge that certain areas may have particular ecological or cultural values alongside development potential and, in such instances, consider these values along with the economic, social and other benefits resulting from development.
- Contribute to the conservation of flora and fauna affected by exploration, extraction and processing activities.
- Support research to expand scientific knowledge and develop improved technologies to protect the environment, promote the international transfer of technologies that mitigate adverse environmental effects, and use optimal sustainable technologies and cost-effective practices that take due account of local cultures and customs and economic and environmental needs.
