Modern Canadian mines are subject to the strictest environmental standards in the industry. Proactive management practices ensure the protection of cultural and social heritage of communities. Stornoway is committed to maintaining sound environmental practices in all of its activities, from the development-track Renard Diamond Project to our grassroots work in remote areas of Canada and all projects in between.
To achieve this, Stornoway, with its employees and contractors, will:
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Examine the potential impact to the environment of all proposed activities and take steps to minimize or where possible, eliminate the impact.
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Ensure that all activities are in Compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations.
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On a continuous basis, determine our impact to the environment and through continuous improvement, strive to attain higher levels of environmentally conscious performance.
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Maintain a high level of environmental protection by applying practices and technologies that minimize impacts and enhance environmental quality.
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Maintain dialogue with the communities and other stakeholders with the area of influence of its exploration programs.
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Progressively rehabilitate disturbed areas, develop closure plans that can be continuously improved and incorporate new technologies where practical.
- Train all employees and contractors to understand their environmental responsibility related to its Mineral Exploration Properties.
Click here to view the full Stornoway Diamond Corporation Environmental Policy