Rights of Indigenous Communities Statement
Nova Pacific Metals recognizes the Rights of all Indigenous Peoples of Canada. Nova is committed to consultation and accommodation with the Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group communities on whose Traditional, Ancestral and Unceded Territory the Lara Property is located. The Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group is a politically unified group that represents six Hul’qumi’num-speaking First Nations: Cowichan, Stz’uminus, Penelakut, Lyackson, Halalt, and Lake Cowichan.
To learn more visit the following websites:
https://cowichantribes.com/
https://www.stzuminus.com/
https://penelakut.ca/
https://lyackson.bc.ca/
https://halalt.org/
https://www.tsuubaaasatx.ca/ (Lake Cowichan First Nation)
We recognize the importance of partnering with Indigenous communities for projects located on traditional lands to deliver long-term mutual benefits.
Corporate Governance at Nova Pacific
At Nova Pacific, we are dedicated to strong governance rooted in corporate integrity, transparency, and accountability. We believe that the long-term success and viability of our organization are founded on the principles of representation, accountability, and responsible stewardship. We strive to maintain the highest standards of ethics and corporate governance, guided by our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, while pursuing the underlying business objective of building long-term, shared value for all our stakeholders.
Our guiding principles are shaped by five key pillars:
- Commitment to Safety
- Develop safe working environments.
- Conduct operations in a manner that prioritizes environmental safety.
- Contribution, Protection, and Respect
- For our people.
- For our communities.
- For our environment.
- For our shareholders.
- Drive for Excellence
- Aim for excellence at every step and interaction.
- Ethical Conduct
- Maintain ethical behavior in all business activities.
- Inclusion and Partnership & Shared Prosperity
- Partner with First Nations on whose ancestral land we operate.
- Foster inclusion for our people.
- Engage with our communities.
- Collaborate with local governments.
These principles reflect our commitment to establishing shared prosperity for our investors, employees, and the communities where we operate.
Environmental Commitment and Stewardship at Nova Pacific
At Nova Pacific, effective environmental management is integral to our success, from day-to-day activities on-site to corporate strategic planning. We are committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as adhering to our Responsible Mining Policy and framework.
Our primary objective is to minimize potential environmental impacts by implementing tailored environmental management controls and procedures. We achieve this through:
- Environmental Impact Assessment: Identifying, quantifying, and eliminating or mitigating impacts.
- Integration of Environmental Controls: Incorporating controls within our operations, with ongoing monitoring to evaluate their effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Risk Assessment and Management: Minimizing the potential for unforeseen environmental impacts or incidents.
- Routine Checking and Continuous Improvement: Conducting annual environmental audits to ensure ongoing compliance and improvement.
Nova Pacific is dedicated to the responsible management of tailings facilities, emergency preparedness and response, post-incident recovery, and adherence to applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, permit conditions, and our Code of Conduct, Ethical Values, and Anti-Corruption Policy. We employ a comprehensive and integrated approach to tailings management, ensuring that potential safety, environmental, and social impacts are reliably identified and minimized.
Our operations are designed to be efficient in mining and mineral exploration and processing, with a focus on minimizing the quantities of tailings stored on the surface. This includes a thorough understanding of the tailings characteristics, facility construction materials, and the final settings in which they are placed.
Nova Pacific’s environmental commitment extends across diverse ecosystems. Our proactive strategy for environmental stewardship includes the identification, mitigation, and management of environmental impacts. This commitment is ingrained in our core values.
Recognizing the urgent need to address climate change, Nova Pacific intends to collaborate with governments and communities to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.
