Hummingbird Resources plc said it was on course to conform fully to the World Gold Council’s responsible mining standards by 2022.
PRINCIPLES
The African-focused gold miner added it had received an external audited assurance report that it was adhering to the council’s Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs)
A report from RSM Risk Assurance Services LLP issued the report highlighting Year Two conformance.
YEAR TWO
Hummingbird conducted a gap analysis during 2021 to identify policies, standards and activities which already conform to the RGMPs, and those areas requiring additional work.
The company said that many of its existing policies, procedures, practices, training programmes and ongoing commitments were consistent with the RGMP requirements.
These include ethical conduct, safety and health, working with communities and environmental stewardship.
ACTIONS
The company added it would address “significant areas”, among other actions, including:
– due diligence to identify human rights, corruption and risks associated with their activities and in their supply chain with the intention of preventing adverse impacts.
– conduct impact assessments that involve substantive environmental components, socio-economic (including human rights where relevant) and cultural elements, and ensure that these are periodically updated
– work to improve the efficiency of their energy use and to minimise greenhouse gas emissions intensity
MEMBERSHIP
Hummingbird became a member of the World Gold Council in June 2020.
On 4 September 2020 the company declared its intention to adopt the 10 umbrella principles and 51 detailed principles of the RGMPs and work towards the September 2022 full conformance deadline.