"CMOC's reponse'

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and decent working environment for all employees, and attach great importance to the protection of their rights. CMOC’s Code of Business Conduct and Human Rights Policy prohibit all forms of harassment or discrimination. Management systems are in place to ensure the policies are implemented. In terms of labor relations, we are committed to complying with ILO conventions and domestic labor laws and regulations. We have established a fair employment mechanism. All employees enjoy the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining.

At Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) in the DRC, all Congolese employees are unionized and covered by a collective bargaining agreement, which provides for working hours, wages and benefits in accordance with legal requirements and based on market standards. In terms of occupational health and safety, TFM is audited and certified annually to ISO 45001 standard. All personnel entering the mine site, including our own employees and contractors, are required to undergo induction training before they are allowed to start work. The training includes modules on safety, human rights and grievance system to ensure that all employees and contractors have the appropriate knowledge and skills, understand and comply with TFM's "zero tolerance rules".

We treat employees and contractors equally, and all safety records include contractors data. Our contracts with suppliers/contractors also include ESG clauses such as Supplier Code of Conduct, HSE, Human Rights and Community, and encourage suppliers and contractors to provide living wage to their employees.