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Health and Safety

Oct 15, 2014
Overview
We seek to minimize the company’s environmental footprint through implementing environmentally responsible practices through all phases of the mining life cycle. We view effective management of the environmental aspects at our operations as critical to our success as an organization. Sound environmental practices are considered to be a core element in our operations. We will continuously look to reduce energy consumption and we believe that we can reduce our impact on the environment. We are committed to ensuring that the environment is protected for generations to come.
 
The Company Environmental management process is centered on five core elements:
• Implementation of efficient and realistic environmental administration systems with the goal of continuous improvement in environmental performance;
• Compliance with all local environmental laws and regulations and adherence to international standards practices;
• Prevention and mitigation of and compensation for all negative environmental impacts of its operations and control for associated risks;
• Prevention and reduction of all contaminant emissions, integration of environmentally oriented technologies and materials, and the establishment of operating procedures that guarantees the efficient use of raw materials and energy; and
• Open communication of environmental plans and programs, cooperation with the government, community, clients and providers towards proper management of raw materials, products and waste related to the production process.

Source: http://www.auricogold.com/responsibility/environment/default.aspx

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