Corporate Environment Policy

Effective environmental management is an integral component in all areas of Nagambie Mining Limited operations. Environmental management is included into all activities that could potentially impact upon the surrounding environment, employees and the community. The company recognises the importance of maintaining the integrity of heritage, conservation and environmental values and all company employees and contractors are encouraged to become conscious of the company's policy and be aware of their individual environmental responsibilities.

• Nagambie is committed to managing its activities in an environmentally responsible manner and will pursue environmental excellence by:

• complying with relevant Australian laws, regulations, standards, due diligence and Company requirements;

• planning and managing activities so as to minimise their effect on the environment while maximising resource viability;
  

• ensuring through training that every individual is aware of their environmental responsibilities prior to undertaking activities related to their employment;

• minimising land disturbance and ecosystem degradation;

• reducing, reusing and recycling wastes;

• developing innovative approaches to environmental management through scientific research and technology transfer;

• identifying and protecting significant animal & plant species through research,habitat conservation and best practice management;

• minimising pollution of the air, water and land;

• fostering cooperation and trust through open and pro-active communication with our employees, contractors, the regulatory authorities and the community.

• To develop clearly defined rehabilitation plans prior to the commencement of mining;

• Ensure the site is made safe;

• Always remove and retain topsoil for subsequent rehabilitation and retain cleared vegetation for respreading on disturbed areas;
  

• Ensure any statutory requirements and obligations are met in the rehabilitation programme;
  

• Where feasible, reinstate natural drainage patterns where they have been altered or impaired;

• Control any potential toxic overburden or tailings material to prevent mobilisation of contaminants;

• Ensure the re-shaped land is formed so as to be inherently stable, adequately drained and suitable for rehabilitation and the desired long term land use;
  

• Minimise the long-term visual impact by creating landforms that are compatible with the adjacent landscape;

• Minimise erosion by wind and water both during and after the rehabilitation process;

• When exploration or mining is complete, remove all facilities, rubbish and equipment from the site;

• Deep rip all compacted surfaces unless subsurface conditions dictate otherwise;

• As needed revegetate the area with provenance plant species that will control erosion, provide vegetative diversity, and will in time continue to provide a stable and compatible ecosystem;

• Prevent the introduction of noxious weeds and pests; and

• Monitor and manage rehabilitated areas until they are self-sustaining, to the satisfaction of statutory obligations.