AAMEG

Our membership with AAMEG

Some of the key challenges associated with investing and operating in the countries of Africa relate to governance, security, bribery and corruption, capacity building, human rights, social and environmental issues.

As a member of the Australia-Africa Minerals & Energy Group (AAMEG), we are proud to support the Australian mining industry’s efforts in Africa and endeavour to adhere to the following guidelines:

GOVERNANCE

  • Implement and maintain ethical business practices and sound systems of corporate governance
  • Integrate sustainable development considerations within the corporate decision-making process
  • Implement risk management strategies based on valid data and sound science

WORKPLACE

  • Uphold fundamental human rights and respect cultures, customs and values in dealings with employees and local communities
  • Provide opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential
  • Seek continual improvement of our health and safety performance

COMMUNITY

  • Contribute to the social, economic and institutional development of the communities in which we operate
  • Implement effective and transparent engagement, communication and independently verified reporting arrangements with our stakeholders
  • Seek continual improvement of our environmental performance

In addition, our actions and decisions are guided by the following set of internationally recognised principles:

  • The Australian Government’s Social Responsibility in the Mining and Metals Sector in Developing Countries Handbook
  • AAMEG’s Summary of Australian Anti-Bribery and Corruption Compliance Obligations
  • OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
  • OECD Risk Awareness Tool for Multinational Enterprises in Weak Governance Zones
  • The Equator Principles
  • The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)
  • The UN Guiding principles for business and human rights
  • The Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights