Closed And Dormant Properties

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A critical element of our sustainability vision is to create positive legacies through our dedication to properties and operations under care and maintenance and the proper closure of mines that have reached the end of their useful life. With this in mind, the major objective of our Closed and Dormant Properties Program is to eliminate or minimize public safety risks (e.g., potential hazards such as mine openings, tailings areas) and environmental impacts (e.g., the impairment of downstream water quality). Meeting our obligations to both public safety and the environment will in turn reduce the likelihood of us incurring future financial liabilities from our past operations.

We comply with all applicable regulations, regulatory decisions and our own Environment Health Safety and Community (EHSC) Management Standards. We also work to develop and maintain positive relationships with local Community of Interest (CoIs). Through these endeavours, we strive to both enhance and maintain our social license to operate.