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Seek to be environmental
leaders in the mining community by integrating
responsible environmental management as an
essential component of all business decisions.
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Assign accountability and
responsibility for implementation of the
environmental policy and make environmental
performance an important factor in the
management review process.
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Provide adequate resources,
personnel and training so that all employees are
aware of and able to carry out their
environmental responsibilities in accordance
with the environmental policy.
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Communicate openly with
employees, the regulatory community and the
public on environmental issues, and address
concerns pertaining to potential hazards and
impacts.
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Design, construct, operate
and reclaim all projects in compliance with
applicable national and local regulations. In
situations where environmental regulations are
absent, or less than Halo Resources' standards,
apply best management practices to achieve
environmental protection.
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Conduct operations in an
environmentally sound manner, incorporating the
efficient use of energy and materials, and
minimizing the use and production of hazardous
substances.
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Assess environmental risks
and impacts from all activities.
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Evaluate the regulatory
requirements for each project and schedule their
implementation as components of the initial
project planning process.
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Establish and maintain
appropriate emergency response plans for all
activities and facilities.
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Maintain a self-monitoring
program at each facility to ensure compliance.
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Conduct periodic
environmental assessments of all Halo Resources'
facilities and develop and implement action
plans to correct potential deficiencies in a
timely manner.
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Promote company involvement
in environmental enhancement projects and
encourage employee participation in such
projects.
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Support research to develop
more effective measures for compliance with
environmental regulations and to increase the
protection of the environment from mining
related impacts.
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Work in cooperation with
industry, the public and government toward the
development of environmental policies, laws and
regulations which are cost effective and
scientifically sound.
