Biodiversity is essential for human survival. Rich biodiversity is a vital foundation for supporting all forms of life on Earth. We recognise the biodiversity crisis emphasised in the "Kunming Declaration" and the "KunmingMontreal Global Biodiversity Framework" (hereinafter referred to as the Framework) and the importance of transformation for sustainable development. As such, we are committed to strictly complying with international conventions, including the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Convention on Wetlands, during the operations. We will abide by the national laws, regulations and standards related to the biodiversity and those of the host countries. We will play a positive role in maintaining biodiversity in the mine area.
At each of our operating mines, we focus on adopting responsible biodiversity management methods, establishing standards and plans for biodiversity conservation, and verify mine restoration. We also develop plans for postclosure ecological restoration. We value the protection of ecosystems (such as wetlands, wildlife corridors, protected areas and agricultural land). We conduct biodiversity surveys and assessments before launching new projects and do not engage in exploration and mining activities in sensitive areas, including nature reserves and ecological redlines.
We protect rare animals and plants and their natural habitats. If our subsidiaries involve protected habitats or species, we will manage them according to the specific site planning. We protect unique and precious local plants through the establishment of new botanical gardens, reserves, and wetland reserves, or relocate animals and plants to other areas. We will seek regulatory approval at every stage of a project, to ensure that endangered species and fragile ecosystems are not damaged. We will follow the Framework goals that require immediate action and take urgent management actions to prevent the extinction of threatened species due to our activities.