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2009 Performance |
2010 Objectives |
| Corporate Governance |
Created Corporate Responsibility Advisory Group (CRAG)
Initiated first sustainability reporting process using GRI framework |
Establishment of Environment, Health, Safety, and Community (EHSC) Committee at Board level
Development of company-wide Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy |
| Local Procurement |
Local procurement spending was 36% and 31% in Ghana and Mauritania respectively |
Invest funds in Lundin West Africa SME Fund, with a view to building capacity in local agri-business and extractive industry suppliers |
| Community Investment |
Invested $1.5mn in agribusiness, community infrastructure & malaria abatement programs at Chirano
Provision of boreholes, schools, microenterprise support and mobile health clinics in Inchiri region of Mauritania |
In Ghana, broaden scope of agribusiness, and continue upgrade community infrastructure and health
In Mauritania, construct and equip Emergency Ward at Nouakchott National Hospital and develop implementation plan for School of Mines |
| Environmental Stewardship |
Planted native species in degraded forest reserve from company-sponsored tree nurseries
Energy usage and GHG emissions increased at operating sites due to doubling of ore processing capacity.
No fines or sanctions for non-compliance with environmental regulations |
Enhance data collection and reporting, and formalize biodiversity strategy
Participate in Ghana's National Forest Plantation Development Program (NFPDP) and support conservation efforts at Parc National Banc d'Arguin in Mauritania
Investigate energy efficiency / conservation opportunities at each operating site |
| Fatalities & Injuries |
One fatality and significant reduction in injury rates |
Zero fatalities & further reduction in injuries |
| Stakeholder Engagement |
Regular consultations with a broad range of stakeholders |
Conduct Employee and Community Surveys
Resolve outstanding resettlement and crop compensation claims |
