Environmental Protection Policy

Environmental protection is a corporate priority for Yukon Zinc Corporation (YZC) and it is the company’s commitment to strive to preserve and protect the environment for the future, while providing a safe and responsible operation.  YZC will develop its natural resources for the benefit of its employees, shareholders, local communities and First Nations.  Managing programs and activities is a key priority to ensure a high standard and to strive for continuous improvement in performance.

Yukon Zinc Corporation will develop and operate the Wolverine Project to minimize the geographic extent, duration, and magnitude of effects of project development and operations on valued ecosystem and cultural components.  The Project has been designed for eventual permanent, passive closure, will be managed to minimize risk of potentially harmful incidents, and will manage its business under the following environmental policies.

Policies:

• Integrate environmental policies, programs, and practices into all activities of the organization.
• Monitor the performance of environmental programs and management systems to ensure compliance with company and legislative requirements.
• Establish an ongoing program of review and improvement of environmental performance.
• Identify, assess, and manage environmental risks.
• Develop, maintain, and test emergency preparedness plans to ensure protection of the environment, workers, and the public.
• Work with government and the public to develop effective, efficient, and equitable measures to protect the environment based on sound science.
• Require contractors to comply with company environmental policies and work co-operatively to improve environmental performance.
• Encourage dialogue on environmental issues with employees and public and be responsive to concerns.
• Ensure that all employees understand and are able to fulfill their environmental responsibilities.
• Reclaim sites in accordance with site-specific criteria in a planned and timely manner.