Note:
All financial amounts expressed
throughout this report are in US dollars.

Safety First

Contractor performance

The specialized nature of mine exploration and development requires the involvement of skilled contractors, and these workers are welcomed as a part of our company's extended workforce. All Resolution Copper contractors are expected to adhere to the company's safety standards, and their 2008 safety performance was exemplary. Primary contractors, DalMolin Excavating and Cementation USA, as well as other Resolution Project contractors, completed 2008 with zero injuries resulting in lost time on the job.

Resolution Contractor Cementation USA also reached a major accident-free milestone during the year. Cementation workers completed sinking a 28-foot diameter mine shaft down to the 190-foot level. In the process, they also lined the mine shaft with concrete and installed all needed infrastructure, including water, air and vent lines, and electrical and communication cables. Finally, they installed five working decks to be used in furthering the shaft sink and infrastructure installation. All work was completed without a safety incident.

Leading by example: Safety is dependent upon every worker and how they interact on the job. A top-down approach is critical to creating a safety-first workplace culture. Learn more.

Informed behaviors keep us safe: Everyone's behavior impacts safety in the workplace. Resolution Copper's highest priority is keeping employees informed of safety procedures and ensuring that all workers remain alert and interactive in sharing safety risks and successes. Learn more

Injury risk control systems and standards: At Resolution Copper, we establish injury risk control management systems and performance standards based on our Health, Safety and Environmental Quality management standards. These systems and standards help manage potential risks associated with company activities by setting performance expectations. Learn more.

Safety indicators and incident reporting

Resolution Copper measures overall safety effectiveness and performance by using a mix of what are known as "leading" and "lagging" indicators. We also carefully track the cause and resolution of safety incidents so that we can learn from past performance and continually improve our safety approach. Learn more.