The protection of the health and safety of Commoner Mine Limited (CML) employees, contractors, and the public is critical to CML’s operations. CML is committed to conducting all of its activities in a responsible manner, providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees, contractors, visitors and the general public. CML is committed to achieving a zero-incident work environment with a robust safety culture. CML complies with local and international regulations, including the IFC Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines for Mining. The company is subject to annual local health and safety audits and on an ad hoc basis by shareholders who use interna­tionally experienced Environmental and Health and Safety Consultants.