The Company is committed to protecting human health; to mitigating mining impacts on the natural environment; and to contributing to prosperous and sustainable local economic development. The Company endeavors to comply with all legislative requirements, and will diligently apply proven and economically feasible measures to protect and reclaim the environment.

The Company’s objectives are:
- By 2012 produce over 7 million tonnes per year of coal
- Allocate resources prudently and efficiently for the development of its coal properties, to achieve maximum value for the Company's shareholders
- Demonstrate to regulators, First Nations, local communities and other stakeholders that the Company will conduct its operations in an environmentally and socially responsible manner


