Sustainable Development
The long-term success of Guyana Goldfields is connected to our ability to operate in a socially and environmentally responsible way. We are committed to proactive and sustainable health, safety, environmental management, and community best practices.
Guyana Goldfields Sustainability Principles
- Build on international best practices for exploration and mining.
- Employ environmental standards as mandated by the Guyana EPA.
- Implement health and safety best practices.
- Comply with all World Bank Group policies.
- Establish and implement appropriate communication and consultation procedures with all stakeholders.
- Assist in the development of sustainable local policies and procedures to minimize the impact of exploration and mining on the natural landscape and local communities.
These policies will serve to ensure a safe and healthy environment for the communities and natural resources, including wildlife that may reside in the area where exploration and possible subsequent mining may occur.
The above principles will also apply with respect to the approach to health and safety for all employees and those individuals, communities, and companies that may become involved with or affected by the planned exploration program, and all subsequent evaluation and mining programs.
Appropriate community liaison, disclosure and interaction will be undertaken at all stages by Guyana Goldfields. The level of consultation and disclosure will increase with the increased scale of activities.
The Company recognizes that conditions in the rain-forest of Guyana may have high biodiversity value and consequently the Company will strive to ensure that sound practices are followed at all times.