Health and Safety Policy Statement
Western Coal Corp. will meet or exceed all applicable health and safety regulations, will maintain the highest levels of ethics and integrity in all business dealings, and will foster mutual trust through open and honest communication with employees, governments and the public.
We believe that:
- A healthy workplace is a fundamental right of our employees.
- Each individual has the obligation for his/her own safety and the safety of those around them.
- Everyone has the right and obligation to refuse to work in unsafe conditions.
- All injuries can be prevented.
- Effective employee training is essential to meet superior safety standards.
- Working safely is a condition of employment.
Environmental Policy Statement
Western Coal Corp. is committed to protecting human health; to mitigating mining impacts on the natural environment; and to contributing to prosperous and sustainable local economic development. We will endeavour to comply with all environmental legislative requirements, and will diligently apply proven and economically feasible measures to protect and reclaim the environment.
In all our activities, we will:
- Place environmental stewardship at the forefront of decision making.
- Commit to using energy, resources and materials efficiently.
- Return the areas in which we operate to productive use.
- Work with stakeholders to achieve effective, efficient, equitable and scientifically sound environmental protection programs.
The Company's objectives are:
- Produce and sell over 7 million tonnes per year of high quality metallurgical coal to the top steelmakers around the world
- 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 safely conduct its operations in an environmentally and socially responsible manner
