We are Lonmin, a primary producer of Platinum Group Metals. We create value by the discovery, acquisition, development and marketing of minerals and metals.
We respect the communities and nations that host our operations and conduct business in a sustainable, socially and environmentally responsible way.
To honour our Charter, to fulfil our Vision and to create sustainable value for our stakeholders, Lonmin is committed to improving the quality of life of current and future generations through the integration of economic prosperity, social development and environmental protection by:
Honouring our health and safety values and sustaining an environment that promotes the safety, health and wellbeing of our employees and their families, contractors and the communities where we operate.
Providing adequate and appropriate resources to implement effective management systems and risk management, based on valid data and sound science, during all phases of our operations to ensure the reduction of risks and the adoption of best practices.
Respecting and valuing the fundamental human rights, cultural heritage and indigenous traditions of our employees, communities and other stakeholders where we operate.
Integrating safety and sustainable development into the decision making process during all phases of our operations.
Upholding ethical business practices, sound corporate governance and transparency, while meeting or exceeding applicable legislation, standards and other requirements.
Implementing the principle of equal opportunity and equity while maintaining an appropriately skilled and diverse workforce.
Empowering our host communities and improving their quality of life by contributing to their long term social, economic and institutional development and promoting the beneficiation of our minerals.
Implementing effective material stewardship to manage the lifecycle of our products in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.
Promoting the sustainable use of natural resources and the reduction, re-use and recycling of waste.
Preventing pollution and environmental degradation in order to reduce our impact on the environment and the communities where we operate.
Responding to climate change and driving the reduction of greenhouse gases by adopting best practice technology, alternative energy sources, improved control systems and management practices.
Promoting integrated land use management and biodiversity conservation by applying a precautionary approach during all phases of our operations, including mine closure.
Maintaining transparent and ongoing consultative relationships with all stakeholders and incorporating this engagement into the decision making process.
Fostering the commitment of all employees and contractors to this policy through training and awareness programmes.
Seeking continual improvement to achieve a high level of performance through a framework of setting and reviewing our policy, objectives and targets.
Reporting publicly our sustainable development performance in accordance with the ICMM Sustainable Development Framework and utilising the guidance of the Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Reporting Guidelines.
Ian Farmer
Chief Executive
September 2008