The Finders group adopts “best practice” environmental management techniques from the wider mining community, particularly Australian standards of operation, in managing environmental issues at all its project areas.
In each of the project areas, the group has engaged reputable independent consultants to undertake extensive environmental studies, including base line studies, design of monitoring programmes and rehabilitation.
Projects are subject to relevant environmental regulation in Indonesia and will themselves have varying levels and types of potential impact on the natural environment. At Ojolali, exploration work typically has a minimal impact on the environment. At Wetar, activities during the demonstration stage are conducted under the auspices of an approved environmental permit specifically for small scale developments with limited impact. All environmental studies and ongoing monitoring results are reported on a quarterly basis to the relevant Indonesian authorities.
The group is required to comply with Indonesian laws and regulations regarding environmental matters, including disturbance and rehabilitation issues and the discharge of hazardous waste and materials.