Social

Our Approach: Zero Harm to our People

Providing a healthy and safe work environment for our people is Orla's top priority and essential for our sustained success in the long term. Safety goes beyond just rules and procedures that we follow; it's a core value that guides our everyday actions and decisions. 

While mining inherently entails high-risk processes, including the use of explosives, operation of heavy machinery, work at elevated heights, and handling cyanide and other chemicals, we firmly believe that occupational injuries and illnesses can be prevented through sound, safe work practices, ongoing risk management, and fostering a safety-first mindset among our workforce.

Our Approach: Centered on Individual and Company Success

Our human resource’s objective is to foster a company culture where employees want the Company to succeed. This means our employees genuinely want to work with us and contribute to the Company's success in a safe and sustainable manner. It also means they recognize that when we succeed, they do too.

Our employees represent a vital group of stakeholders, essential for the effective operation of our Company.

Making a Positive Contribution

Mining companies like Orla have a civic responsibility to uphold and contribute to the sustainable development and welfare of the communities in which they operate and upon which they rely. This obligation extends to foreign countries as well as rural and remote areas, requiring a respectful consideration of local traditions, customs, and beliefs, including those of Indigenous Peoples.

Meaningful engagement with local communities, characterized by transparency and incorporation of their perspectives, is crucial for fostering positive, respectful relationships and for contributing to their well-being and ongoing development.

Our Approach: Addressing Risks and Impacts

From exploration to closure and post-closure, Orla is committed to upholding human rights in every aspect of our operations — be it in our workplace, our supply chain and business relationships, or the communities where we operate.

Respecting fundamental human rights is not just a moral imperative but also a global standard of expected conduct for every business. We acknowledge that mining operations and other business activities have the potential to impact people's rights, both positively and negatively.

Therefore, it is crucial that we take meaningful steps to understand, support, and protect the human rights of all individuals affected by our operations, including our employees, contractors, business partners, community members, and Indigenous peoples. We believe that this approach is essential for attracting and retaining talent, mitigating risks across our value chain, and fostering enduring relationships with all our stakeholders.

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