Sustainable development policy

At Diavik, we are committed to sustainable development, fully embracing our share in that joint responsibility with all legitimate interested parties.

We contribute to sustainable development by seeking to maximize the resources we mine, by pursuing opportunities to enhance environmental, social and economic benefits, and by reducing adverse effects that may result from our undertakings.

The way we work reflects our strong sense of corporate social responsibility to, and active involvement with, co-workers, host communities, regulators and customers.

Commitments

We will:

• Strive to realize the full economic potential of the mineral resources under our care and maximize wealth generation in terms of financial and social benefits
• Protect the ecological integrity of the mine area, seeking to reduce the potential for adverse effects on the environment
• Set objectives and targets for continuous improvement in areas that include northern benefits, occupational health and safety, mineral waste management, prevention of pollution, progressive rehabilitation, minimization of greenhouse gases, waste generation, energy consumption and fresh water use
• Actively contribute to capacity building to enhance communities’ ability to participate in the opportunities provided by Diavik and beyond
• Be respectful of community knowledge, customs, values and cultures
• Identify, assess, rank and manage significant risks to the environment and workplace
• Provide a secure, safe and healthy working environment and contribute to healthy community life
• Maintain compliance with all applicable legal requirements, permits, licenses and authorizations, formal commitments, and Rio Tinto policies and standards, exceeding them where appropriate
• Responsibly operate and close our mine, leaving a positive community and environmental legacy
• Regularly review our progress towards meeting this policy and report publicly regarding our performance