Waste is any substance or object, which its producer or the person in possession of it discards or intends to discard. A wide spectrum of wastes is generated throughout the mining lifecycle. These range from inert to reactive, benign to highly toxic, organic to inorganic, and arise from the commercial, industrial and domestic activities of the company. Hazardous wastes typically require compliance with regulatory controls. The management of low hazard and non-hazardous waste tends to be based on economic considerations. This document provides a framework for the management of non-mineral waste in GNCC Capital, Inc. (“GNCC”) managed sites.
The objective of this document is to ensure that actual and potential impacts arising from waste generation, handling, transportation and disposal are managed in accordance with host country requirements and the Values and Business Principles of GNCC Capital, Inc.
Overall accountability for implementing this standard lies with the Manager in control of the site. Responsibility for its implementation can be delegated to a designated person(s) who should clearly understand their role(s) and responsibilities.
This waste management standard defines the approach (1) to the management of waste products at GNCC managed sites.
This standard applies to valueless waste streams which may be generated during the mining and processing of the ore or the treatment of water, for example; chemical precipitates of arsenic or sulphur.
Where GNCC has no operational responsibility but a significant equity stake, and an equivalent standard is not in place, this standard must be made available to the operator for application.
Onsite contractors and subcontractors are required to adopt this standard unless they have an alternative waste management standard, approved in writing by GNCC.
(See “Waste Management Policy” PDF File for our complete statement).