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Mission and values

Our mission and values define what we seek to achieve and how we conduct our business.

Our mission

We develop mineral assets through disciplined management, responsible operations and constructive partnerships. Our mission and values connect the way we manage our business with the standards we expect from our people and partners.

Our mission is to develop and operate a mining and processing business that supplies metals for modern industry while creating lasting benefits for the people and places connected to our activities. The same principles apply wherever we operate.

In brief

Conduct values

Integrity, responsibility, discipline, respect and resilience

Set out in

Our Code of Conduct

Operating principles

Our operating principles guide decisions and behaviour across our business. They set out how our conduct values of integrity, responsibility, discipline, respect and resilience apply in the way we manage responsibilities and carry out our work.

Integrity and transparency

We act honestly, communicate responsibly and uphold the standards set out in our policies.

Safety and environmental responsibility

We plan and manage our activities to protect people and reduce environmental impacts.

Accountability

Responsibilities and decision-making authority are clearly defined, and people are accountable for results.

Operational excellence

We seek continuous improvement in the way we plan, manage and execute our work.

Empowerment

We support informed local decision-making within a clear framework of Group oversight.

Partnerships

We work constructively with employees, communities, suppliers and other stakeholders.

Principles in practice

Three principles underpin the way we conduct our business.

01

Safety first

The health and safety of our people and those affected by our activities comes before operational objectives.

02

Integrity in every decision

We expect decisions to be lawful, ethical, properly considered and consistent with our Group policies.

03

Respect for people and place

We recognise the rights, interests and perspectives of employees, communities and other stakeholders.