紫金矿业

Indigenous People and Cultural Heritage
Indigenous People and Cultural Heritage

Indigenous People and Cultural Heritage

We respect indigenous peoples’ collective and traditional rights, their cultures and connections with the land, which are tied to their physical, spiritual, cultural and economic wellbeing. We recognize the impacts of mining activities on indigenous peoples. As their reliable partner, we are committed to contributing to the protection of their rights and interests.

Free, Prior and Informed Consent（FPIC）

We follow our host countries’ policies on human rights and indigenous peoples, and the requirements of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Governance of Tenure Technical Guide No. 3 “Respecting free, prior and informed consent: Practical guidance for governments, companies, NGOs, indigenous peoples and local communities in relation to land acquisition”, ILO Convention No. 169, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. We recognize the individual and collective rights of indigenous peoples, and design development plans that benefit them through active consultation. We adopt innovative solutions to promote local prosperity, drive economic growth and effectively narrow regional development gaps.

Project Design/ Investment Due Diligence
Exploration and Construction
Operation
Mine Closure and Post-Closure

Immigration and Resettlement

Mine development inevitably involves relocation and resettlement. We will do our utmost to avoid involuntary resettlement and carry out land acquisition in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and international best practices. As required by IFC’s Performance Standard 5, prior to commencing any resettlement activities, we collaborate with local stakeholders, law firms, government agencies and migration experts to develop a resettlement plan, to ensure that affected indigenous peoples and communities are able to make informed decisions. The plan is also designed to minimize adverse impacts, restore or improve indigenous peoples’ livelihoods and living conditions, ensure fair treatment and equitable compensation, and help them acquire the skills needed for future livelihoods.

  • Avoid the acquisition of land that would require resettlement as much as possible during project development.
  • If resettlement is required, we inform the affected communities of their rights as early as possible during the project planning stage and provide necessary legal assistance, to enable them to negotiate with us on fair and equitable terms.
  • Develop appropriate Resettlement Plans
  • Establish efficient grievance mechanisms for affected communities
  • Provide fair compensation for the use, occupation and/or acquisition of land and other assets
  • Develop Livelihood Restoration Plans in cases where community livelihoods are impacted
  • Undertake periodic assessments of Resettlement and/or Livelihood Restoration Plans to monitor progress and impacts.

Cultural Heritage Conservation

During land acquisition and relocation, we follow the requirements of IFC’s Performance Standard 8 to avoid the impact of mine development on or damage to the traditional territories or historically significant cultural heritage of indigenous peoples near the project site. When such impacts are unavoidable, we strive to obtain the free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) of the indigenous peoples, reach an agreement with them through transparent and formal negotiations and consultations, and achieve a consensus on conservation or relocation with them to minimize any adverse impacts.