Our Environment
St Barbara has an important responsibility for the natural environment within which it operates. Environmental considerations are factored into all aspects of planning and operations.
Key aspects of the Company’s environmental management programme include:
- Ongoing, progressive rehabilitation of previously mined areas;
- Focus on water and energy efficiencies and sustainability;
- Proactive reporting and managing of environmental hazards and incidents;
- Environmental training and awareness;
- Ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines;
- Community and stakeholder consultation;
The 2006-2007 reporting period has seen a continued focus on improving the environmental management and performance of St Barbara. In particular, rehabilitation activities at historic mining areas were continued, hydrocarbon management practises were improved and the permitting for re-opening of areas previously mined was successfully completed.
During 2008, a Strategic Environmental Improvement Plan will be developed to address key challenges and opportunities facing the Company, as well as action plans to manage these issues.
