Responsible Mining

Mining is essential for Europe’s sustainability transition, but it must be carried out responsibly. At Eurobattery Minerals, we are convinced that mining can and must be done with respect for people, communities, the environment and future generations. Mining must also create tangible benefits for the communities where projects are located.

We do not claim that mining can take place with zero footprint, all human activity carry some degree of impact. Our responsibility lies in how these impacts are managed and minimised.

Responsible mining is embedded in our governance, decision-making and daily operations across our projects, including Hautalampi and San Juan. It is the foundation for trust, social acceptance, local value creation and long-term resilience.

Our approach to Responsible Mining

Responsible mining is a core part of how Eurobattery Minerals operates. It goes beyond compliance with Europe’s already strict regulatory framework and is embedded in our governance, risk management and daily decision-making across all projects and stages of development. Trust is the foundation of responsible mining. And trust is created through dialogue with local communities and long-term engagement.

Ethics, Integrity and Governance

We operate with high ethical standards, transparency and accountability. Strong governance ensures responsible behaviour across our organisation and value chain. Operating in Europe, under robust democratic institutions and strict regulatory oversight, gives us a clear competitive advantage. It enables traceable, ethically produced minerals that meet the expectations of European industry, policymakers and society.

Speaking Up and Accountability

A strong speak-up culture is essential for responsible mining. Employees, contractors and partners are encouraged to raise concerns related to safety, environment, ethics or misconduct at an early stage. Concerns can be reported without fear of retaliation and are handled confidentially. Speaking up supports transparency, accountability and continuous improvement across our projects and operations.

Risk Management and Responsible Decision-Making

Responsible mining requires informed and accountable decisions. We systematically identify, assess and manage risks related to safety, environment, communities, regulation and operations. Risk awareness is integrated into our governance, strategic planning and daily decision-making, ensuring that responsibility, safety and long-term value guide how our projects are developed.

People, safety and wellbeing

The health, safety and wellbeing of people is our highest priority. No work, deadline or production target is so important that it justifies risking injury. Accidents can and must be prevented. We strive for a strong safety culture where risks are identified early and incidents are prevented through careful planning, training and continuous improvement, ensuring that everyone returns home safely every day.

Environment and Climate

All human activity has some degree of impact. The responsibility lies in how those impacts are managed and minimised. We recognise that mining affects the area where a project is located. Our responsibility is to manage and minimise those impacts through careful planning, monitoring and responsible operations. We work to protect water, land, air and biodiversity through careful planning, monitoring and compliance with strict European environmental standards.

Communities and Local Value

Mining must create tangible benefits for the local communities where it takes place. Our approach is built on local employment, cooperation with regional suppliers and long-term regional value creation. Responsible mining is also built on trust. Through open dialogue, we listen carefully to local perspectives, address concerns transparently and work to build lasting relationships and social acceptance.

Responsible Mining från Exploration to Closure

From Exploration to Mine Closure

Responsible mining starts long before extraction and continues long after operations end. We apply a full life-cycle perspective, from early exploration and project planning to responsible operations and safe mine closure. Planning for closure and long-term responsibility is an integral part of how we develop our projects.

Transparency and Continuous Improvement

Responsible mining is an ongoing process, not a fixed end state. We are committed to transparency, continuous improvement and open communication about our activities and performance. By learning from experience, monitoring progress and engaging with stakeholders, we work to continuously strengthen how we operate and make decisions over time.

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