Whilst seeking to maximise the value of our assets, we aim to contribute to the social and economic development of the areas in which we operate and to minimise our environmental and socio-economic impact.
PDI views sustainability as a source of value creation and an integral part of our decision-making processes. PDI has adopted a materiality-based approach to managing sustainability priorities, emphasising responsible project execution and meaningful stakeholder engagement. Our efforts have led to the development of comprehensive Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) along with a detailed framework to guide the responsible management of our operations.
We are committed to engaging with our communities in a transparent and meaningful way. The Company develops its social programs in partnership with communities, local authorities and third-party experts, to reflect and respond to community requirements across all stages of our operations and project development.
Providing a safe working environment and maintaining people’s health, safety and well-being are of paramount importance to PDI. The Company is committed to providing a safe, secure and rewarding work environment, and to maintaining exceptional health and safety performance wherever it operates.
With a zero-harm objective, we treat safety as a collective responsibility shared by all employees and those working for the Company. The Company takes a proactive approach to health & safety, which includes safety toolbox meetings and regular training sessions covering areas such as incident and accident reporting, fire safety, first aid, and driving safety.
Respecting our colleagues and the partners that work with PDI is a fundamental part of the Company’s commitment to protecting employees, contractors and local communities.
PDI respects and follows recognised international human and labour rights and has a zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery. To that end, we support their rights to safe working conditions, equal treatment and fair reward for their efforts, and – implement mechanisms to maintain effective relationships with employees, communities and other stakeholders.
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PDI is dedicated to fostering workplace diversity and values the advantages it brings at all levels of the Company, including within its board. A diverse workforce enhances PDI’s access to a wide pool of high-calibre talent, strengthens employee retention, and encourages a range of perspectives and ideas. Together, these elements enable PDI to harness the full potential of its talent.
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Environmental management and protection is a critical priority for PDI.
The Company recognises that mining activities have an impact on the environment and is committed to preventing, minimising and mitigating negative environmental impacts across all of its operations.
As our operations and projects advance through their respective development and production phases, the Company is committed to adopting and implementing policies and practices to avoid or mitigate impacts on local communities and the environment. The Company works closely with the relevant governmental agencies to ensure activities comply with national regulations, that environmental permits are maintained and that the Company pursues its commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
PDI recognises the significance of biodiversity across its project areas, including location of the Bankan Project to the Peripheral Zone of the Upper Niger National Park. The Company has completed comprehensive Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Bankan, with Guinea’s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development having approved the relevant ESIA and issued the Environmental Compliance Certificate in January 2025. The Company continues to actively engage in systematic assessment of the local environment and is developing suitable plans to improve the Park’s overall management.
In support of broader conservation efforts, PDI will relinquish the entire portion of its Exploration Permits situated within the Buffer Zone of the Park upon grant of the Exploitation Permit and will commence a reforestation program at the outer limit of the proposed Exploitation Permit area during the relevant project development phase.