Sustainability

We believe that people have a right to clean air and water. WAI is committed to best practice environmental management and to internationally recognized levels of performance in environmental, health and safety matters.

Potential impacts of field activities are considered in advance of operations.

Appropriate prevention and mitigation measures are devised and implemented. On mineral development projects, extensive studies are completed to establish environmental and social baseline data and to plan to avoid or minimize potential environmental impacts. Essential wildlife habitat is maintained.

We review our performance regularly and make the necessary improvements that are identified through our monitoring.

Corporate and project managers of WAI are committed to pursuing practical and proven energy-management initiatives.

A particular focus of our energy-use management is controlling the use of carbon-based fuels. We are committed to achieving maximum efficiencies, implementing conservation strategies, reducing consumption and reducing the emission of greenhouse-gases.

We recognize that access to alternative energy sources can be limited in remote locations with economic-growth priorities.

We make responsible use of available water resources and practice conservation, recycling and reuse to the fullest extent wherever possible.

We are committed to reducing and managing waste production as part of our goal to minimize the environmental impact of our business activities.

WAI uses the best available control technologies, design and procedures related to the safe and effective handling, treatment and storage of waste rock as a by-product of mining processes, which is fundamental to our planning, operations and our commitments and obligations to our stakeholders.

Environmental remediation and restoration actions are integral to operations and are undertaken throughout the term of our ownership of each project.

We comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations in all jurisdictions in which we operate.