Some of DPM ’ s policies , as per the company ’ s website , include : • Compliance with all applicable laws and regulatory controls .
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Tsumeb ’ s smelter is a rare one in that it is able to treat and process complex copper concentrate , something few others are advanced enough for . It produces 98.5 percent pure copper blister , which is refined in Europe and Asia to be turned into metal . The other elements , arsenic trioxide and sulphuric acid , are sold to third party customers and Namibian uranium and copper producers respectively .
Dundee Precious Metals , too , is unusual in its unwavering approach to sustainability , not something that is always a priority in the industry . It claims to follow the highest possible standard of business ethics and social behaviour , and has implemented various continuous improvement strategies to ensure this . DPM ’ s excellent relationships with shareholders means that the company trusts each of them to abide by the same policies , cementing a positive reputation for everybody involved .
Some of DPM ’ s policies , as per the company ’ s website , include : • Compliance with all applicable laws and regulatory controls .
• An understanding of the environment in which DPM is working , and the responsibilities therein .
• Best practice approaches to environmental management , engineering , and protection to be applied evenly across the business .
• Maximisation of environmental management opportunities inherent in mineral development projects to minimise environmental risks and effects .
• Outstanding minerals development , production operations , and environmental management are a priority .
• Regular auditing and evaluation of DPM ’ s performance plus open and honest shareholder engagement .
• Company-wide application of environmental policies at all stages of production , supported with the appropriate level of funding .
• Employee and contractor awareness of both individual and businesswide responsibilities and obligations in line with environmental policy .
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