Statements of Principle

That the business of mineral industries should be conducted in a manner that integrates the protection of human health and of the natural environment while realizing the benefits of economic and social growth;

That facilities should be designed, developed, and operated based upon the efficient and economic use of resources and materials with the protection of the environment;

That from project inception through closure, potential environmental impacts should be comprehensively identified, and evaluated, managed, and appropriately mitigated;

That research into, and education pertaining to, the most effective and efficient feasible methods of mitigation of environmental impacts should be supported and the results shared and openly discussed;

That affected parties, including the company, its employees, suppliers, and contractors, and the local community, should be kept informed and involved on technical, legislative, and regulatory issues;

That environmental practices shall comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, and that technically and economically sound improvement in environmental performance should continually be sought and implemented;

That open and constructive partnerships should be forged with governmental bodies, affected parties, and the general public for the formulation of an effective, efficient, and equitable legislative and regulatory framework to support mineral industries which are both economically vibrant and environmentally responsible;

That the understanding should be promoted through educational programs and other means, within and beyond the mining industry, that mining and environmental protection are compatible, and that mineral products make possible both the development of our society and the mitigation of modern society’s impact on the environment.