05 | SUSTAINABILITY » Environmental REsponsibility

Environmental protection, reclamation and enhancement are the foundation of Magnus International Resources' environmental stewardship, which emphasizes the consistent application of proven natural resource management controls and practices. Sound environmental evaluation, planning and design are also cornerstones of the Company's business development strategies. Magnus International Resources' environmental policy requires the Company to:

• Comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations.
• Develop and support a well-designed environmental management program.
• Make sure that directors, management and employees understand and fully implement this program.
• Provide each operation with the resources needed to meet its specific environmental management objectives.
• Review operations regularly for environmental performance.
• Require suppliers to practice good environmental stewardship.
• Sponsor research that leads to improved environmental management.
• Promote environmental awareness among employees, their families and host communities.
• Work with government, local leaders and non-government organizations and environmental groups to deal with environmental issues.
• Reduce environmental impact and support beneficial environmental enhancement programs.