Serbia Zijin Mining has recently received the SA8000 certification, becoming the first business in Serbia to obtain this globally recognized accreditation. This milestone serves as a strong acknowledgment of the company’s practices in areas such as human rights protection, employee welfare, and occupational health and safety management.
SA8000, established in 1997 by the Social Accountability International (SAI), is a globally recognized certification standard for corporate social responsibility (CSR). It sets rigorous requirements across various aspects of social responsibility, including the prohibition of child labor, protection of workers’ rights, ensuring workplace safety, promoting equitable compensation policies, and respecting workers’ freedom of association.
Serbia Zijin Mining has consistently prioritized employee well-being through systematic management measures that safeguard labor rights and deliver tangible results.
On workplace safety, the company has implemented regular health check-ups, occupational disease prevention programs, and equipment upgrades, to create a secure and healthy work environment for its employees. To drive community development, Serbia Zijin Mining has launched initiatives such as the “For the Future” scholarship program, the “Healthy Childhood” and the “Warm Winter” projects. The company has also signed direct purchase agreements with local villages for agricultural products and framework agreements for honey procurement. The company’s support spans education, healthcare, and infrastructure improvements, providing substantial benefits to local residents and driving regional economic and social development.
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About Zijin Mining
Zijin Mining is a leading global metals and mining company and one of the world’s largest producers of gold, copper, and zinc. The company has more than 30 large-scale mining operations and projects across 19 countries on 5 continents. Leveraging strong in-house research, engineering, and development capabilities, Zijin maintains high operational efficiency and low costs in both acquisitions and operations. This enables the company to be an industry leader in value creation, underpinned by its philosophy of pursuing development for all and sustained by superior environmental, social, and governance performance. Zijin’s shares trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX: 2899) and the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE: 601899).