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1 © Outotec - All rights reserved Opening – Responsible Mining Green Mining Seminar EuroMining 2013, September 11-12, 2013 Tampere Kari Knuutila, CTO, Outotec Oyj

2 © Outotec - All rights reserved Responsible mining  Responsibility is being a good citizen - not just complying with all laws and regulations but going beyond  The “beyond” approach – progressive action and proactive development of relationships with stakeholders  Stakeholders are openly collaborating to develop a progressive positive attitude  Creating confidence in the mining ecosystem 2013Green Mining Seminar - Responsible Mining2

3 © Outotec - All rights reserved Sustainability in legislation and operational permits  Environmentally sound technologies are available that minimize environmental impact.  Modus operandi are in place that enable social licenses to operate.  Good practices exist for the economic benefit of the local community and country.  Best solutions are shared between authorities, local people and industrial operators. 20133Green Mining Seminar - Responsible Mining

4 © Outotec - All rights reserved Tiffany & Co. - Responsible Mining Program  “Tiffany & Co. strives to source diamonds, gemstones and precious metals from mines that conform to high standards of social and environmental responsibility. We source metals and diamonds used in Tiffany & Co. owned and operated manufacturing facilities directly from known mines when possible.”  “We believe that the most important contribution we can make to advance a responsible sourcing agenda is to use the Tiffany brand to encourage jewelry consumers to demand responsibly sourced materials.” 2013Green Mining Seminar - Responsible Mining4 Source: http://www.tiffany.com/csr/responsiblesourcing/miningmetals.aspx

5 © Outotec - All rights reserved From round table discussions to an action plan  Close cooperation and open dialogue between the parties can culminate in mutual benefits.  Finnish Ministry of Employment and Economy has carried out a round table discussion on “Making Finland a leader in sustainable extractive industry”.  The action plan would be useful for other countries who want to develop the extractive industry and mining in a sustainable way. 20135Green Mining Seminar - Responsible Mining

6 © Outotec - All rights reserved Research and education in focus  Strong investments in long-term and multi-faceted research and education.  New know-how responding to tighter demands from markets and society.  Research and education for the whole mining cluster and value chain in different phases of the industry life- cycle.  Cross-scientific research collaboration to combine know-how in technology, natural sciences and social science.  Green Mining program is a good answer in the quest for responsible mining. 20136Green Mining Seminar - Responsible Mining


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