GATN engages in Responsible & Ethical Gold Mining
Each of our assets is governed individually by the application of WGC standards – as is the totality of GATN’s corporate strategy
GATN supports the World Gold Council’s Responsible Gold Mining Principles
GATN supports the World Gold Council’s Responsible Gold Mining Principles
“The Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs) are a new framework that set out clear expectations for consumers, investors and the downstream gold supply chain as to what constitutes responsible gold mining.” – World Gold Council
Global African Trade Nigeria standards and principles are actively applied and are updated regularly to incorporate industry best practice, and include issues such as:
- Preservation of biodiversity
- Active conservation
- Alternative energy use
- Strict clean water policy
- Effective risk-management strategies and systems based on sound science.
The ultimate goal of GATN is zero-harm while protecting investor returns
Global African Trade Nigeria is committed to a fair deal for our host communities. We believe we can contribute positively as partners. We believe in:
- Conducive employee working conditions
- Host community security and health co-operative resettlement of communities (where unavoidable)
- Greater consultation
- Respect for, and advancement of, the rights and interests of women
Support for diversity in the workplace.
Global African Trade Nigeria is committed to good governance, responsible development and operational practices, and transparency in reporting in line with UN Principles of Responsible Investment and the Global Reporting Initiative.
- Our alignment with the Equator Principles which refer directly to the IFC Performance Standards provide the structure and assurances sound mining investment requires.
We are committed to :
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Effective risk-management strategies and systems based on sound science.
Our Projects
Our Sustainable Approach
Health
GATN sponsors medical training for midwives in Nigeria through specialised workshops and through the provision of medical supplies for first responders in First Aid Training.
Environment
GATN is a trustee of ESUP Now, an initiative in Lagos which educates about the scourge of single use plastics, and advocates at local, state and federal government level for the banning of single use plastics, which are a scourge in Nigeria.
Education
GATN supports art workshops and training in Lagos. We actively sponsor and foster skills development in creative areas linked to traditional crafts.