Orion Minerals has formalised its commitment to responsible operations through a Sustainable Development Policy, focusing on environmental, social, and governance principles. The policy outlines a framework for embedding sustainability across all stages of mining, from exploration through closure.
Material actions and disclosures
The company aims to preserve the natural environment and community heritage throughout the mine lifecycle. It also commits to transparent, ongoing, multi-stakeholder engagement with host communities, government, regulators, and civil society.
Orion Minerals is dedicated to managing environmental, social, governance, and operational risks using robust risk management frameworks. The policy also includes a commitment to compliance with all regulatory requirements and adopting international best practices and standards.
The company plans to promote resource efficiency through waste minimisation, maximising the use of existing infrastructure, energy efficiency, responsible water management, and the use of cleaner technologies.
Orion Minerals respects and promotes fundamental human rights, including labour rights, cultural respect, and community wellbeing. It aims to build a motivated and skilled employee base, attract the most talented people, and become an employer of choice.
The company is committed to enhancing biodiversity by implementing proactive conservation plans and rehabilitation measures to minimise ecological impact.
Orion Minerals will regularly report on its sustainability progress, detailing achievements against targets and risks.
Forward commitments
Orion Minerals aims to develop sustainably by embedding sustainability principles into all stages of mining, from exploration through closure, and promoting socio-economic benefits aligned with community needs and regional development goals.
The company plans to set and achieve measurable sustainability targets aligned with appropriate global frameworks, such as the Sustainable Development Goals and the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative.
Orion Minerals aims to manage the entire mine lifecycle sustainably, including financial provisioning, environmental management, and post-closure land use.
The company is committed to fostering transparent, ongoing, multi-stakeholder engagement with those benefiting from its operations, including host communities, government, regulators, and civil society.
Orion Minerals will continue to engage stakeholders and host communities to deliver on its commitments and earn their confidence.
Attributed to Anthony Lennox, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Orion Minerals.