content_image/12161.jpg
## Environment 

The objective of Resolute’s environmental management programme is to: 

• comply with all applicable laws, regulations, tenement and permit conditions as a minimum standard for its environmental practices and management procedures 

• integrate environmental and rehabilitation processes into exploration, mine planning, mining and metallurgical activities 

• liaise with government bodies, statutory authorities, local communities and environmental management groups to maintain a pro-active stance on environmental issues 

• facilitate the education of employees and contractors in relation to their roles and responsibilities in relation to environmental management 

• undertake regular monitoring, audit and review of environmental procedures or practices as are appropriate to reflect the Company’s corporate responsibility in environmental matters 

Resolute holds licences and abides by Acts and Regulations issued by the relevant mining and environmental protection authorities of the various countries in which the group operates. These licences, Acts and Regulations specify limits and regulate the management of discharges to the air, surface waters and groundwater associated with the mining operations as well as the storage and use of hazardous materials. 

There have been no significant known breaches of Resolute's licence conditions or of the relevant Acts and Regulations. The operations have had no fines or prosecutions from the regulatory authorities. No high or critical environmental incidents occurred that could have medium to long-term impacts. 

Resolute maintains a progressive style of rehabilitation, whereby disturbed areas are rehabilitated as soon as possible. Prior to disturbing an area, any suitable native seeds are harvested and the topsoil is stripped and stockpiled for future use. Resolute has established plant nurseries at each of its mine sites 

ensuring there is a plentiful and cost effective supply of native plants for ongoing rehabilitation activities. 

## Golden Pride Mine - Tanzania 

Environmental management at Golden Pride continues to be strengthened to international best practice standards through the development and implementation of an environmental management system. Environmental impact monitoring programs have also been strengthened through the implementation of recommendations contained within a consultant review of the water quality and dust monitoring programs. Other major activities that occurred at Golden Pride included: 

• internal and external environmental compliance audits 

• review of groundwater/potential seepage in the vicinity of Tailings Storage Facility 1 

• entry into the Tanzanian Presidential Environmental Excellence Award. Resolute won the previous and inaugural award 

<img src='content_image/12161.jpg'>

