Statement of Business Principles

STATEMENT OF BUSINESS PRINCIPLES
Titanium Resources Group | Statement of Business Principles
Message from the Chief Executive
The way TRG operates is central to our goal of creating value for
shareholders and the ethical framework for our conduct is embodied
in our statement of Business Principles.
Over the last few years the evolution of best practice within the
natural resources industry has formalised the process of communication
on ethical issues. As a result, the stakeholders in the mining industry have
a clear understanding of the commitment of individual companies to the
people who are affected by operations.
At TRG we welcome scrutiny in this area and expect our ability to
meet high ethical standards to be an important descriptor of our
Company as we develop our business in the years ahead.
Given the challenging circumstances in which TRG operates, much
work needs to be done to achieve our ethical ambitions and that process
will be a progressive one.
Currently TRG only has operations in Sierra Leone and we represent a
substantial part of the country’s export revenue. Our Board believes that
the way we work and treat our constituents is an important part of the
value which we can bring to the region, in much the same way that our
visibility in other parts of the world is an opportunity to promote Sierra
Leone as an attractive place to operate and invest.
The basic rights of individuals around the world should not be
compromised by international boundaries, whatever their historical
background. In reality the rights of individuals do appear different in some
areas and TRG does not seek to judge the actions of others nor allow
our attention to waiver from our own goals. The approach of our Board
is to lead by example and ensure that ethical criteria are a feature of our
corporate personality in all that we do every day.
We are a company that has agreed to take on the same performance
obligations as members of International Council on Mining & Metals
(ICMM)* and we seek continual improvement in our performance and
contribution to sustainable development so as to enhance
shareholder value.
John Sisay, CEO, TRG

Health and Safety
Our operations aim to record zero accidents causing harm

to any individual through the following standards:
– We provide adequate control of health and safety risks

and regular monitoring to assess the appropriateness of
these risks over time.
– We provide appropriate training, equipment and
maintenance to prevent accidents.
– We consult with employees at all levels to ensure that
their instruction, supervision and levels of competency
are appropriate to their position.
– We review and report on health and safety at our
operations as part of internal management practice and
external communications.
Environment
– We will meet all regulated environmental obligations.

– We will report on progress towards achieving the goals
of our Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP).
– We will engage with the variety of environmental
organisations who review our operations and seek to
address issues raised by them.
– We encourage contractors and suppliers to adopt
environmental management practice consistent
with TRG’s policies.
Ethics
As a business and as individuals we aim to reflect a

number of standards in business:
– We endorse the United Nations Universal

Declaration of Human Rights.
– We support the UK’s Combined Code on
corporate governance.
– Our practices respect the personal dignity of employees
together with their rights to opportunities for development,
fair pay and collective representation.
– Our reporting on economic, environmental, social and
sustainable development is consistent with Global Reporting
Initiative’s Mining and Metals Sector Supplement.
– We do not offer, solicit or accept any form of bribe
and we support free enterprise.
– We comply with the laws and regulations of the
countries in which we operate.
– Given our contractual agreement with the Government
of Sierra Leone, we will ensure that all rents, royalties,
charges and taxes are paid to the relevant authority in
a transparent and auditable way.
Community
– We recognise the disruption which mining activities

can have to local communities and we are committed to
transparent and open engagement at all levels to safeguard
the interests of the community.
– Given the significance of TRG to the economy of
Sierra Leone we will deliver social programmes and contribute
to the country’s transition to sustainable development
through the establishment of the SRL Foundation as
a separate non-profit entity.
– We will manage any involuntary resettlement of local
communities to World Bank/IFC/ OPIC standards and will
make fair and full compensation for lost assets and livelihood
restoration and improvement.
– Where possible TRG will employ Sierra Leonean nationals and
will implement training programmes to help train Sierra Leoneans
for management positions.
ICMM Principles - May 2003
1. Implement and maintain ethical business practices and sound

systems of corporate governance.
2. Integrate sustainable development considerations within the

corporate decision-making process.
3. Uphold fundamental human rights and respect cultures, customs

and values in dealings with employees and others who are
affected by our activities.
4. Implement risk management strategies based on valid data

and sound science.
5. Seek continual improvement of our health and safety performance.
6. Seek continual improvement of our environmental performance.
7. Contribute to conservation of biodiversity and integrated

approaches to land use planning.
8. Facilitate and encourage responsible product design, use,

re-use, recycling and disposal of our products.
9. Contribute to the social, economic and institutional

development of the communities in which we operate.
10. Implement effective and transparent engagement, communication

and independently verified reporting arrangements with
our stakeholders.
The ICMM has adopted the Brundtland Commission’s definition of

sustainable development: "development that meets the needs of the
present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their
own needs". In the mining and metals sector, this means that investments
should be financially profitable, technically appropriate, environmentally
sound and socially responsible.
Contacts
Titanium Resources Group

20 Hill Cot Road
Hillstation
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Media
media@titaniumresourcesgroup.com
Investors/analysts
investors@titaniumresourcesgroup.com
Community
community@titaniumresourcesgroup.com
Environment
environment@titaniumresourcesgroup.com
Recruitment
recruitment@titaniumresourcesgroup.com
Marketing & Sales

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STATEMENT OF BUSINESS PRINCIPLES

Titanium Resources Group | Statement of Business Principles

Message from the Chief Executive

John Sisay, CEO, TRG

Health and Safety

Our operations aim to record zero accidents causing harm

– We provide adequate control of health and safety risks

– We will meet all regulated environmental obligations.

As a business and as individuals we aim to reflect a

– We endorse the United Nations Universal

– We recognise the disruption which mining activities

ICMM Principles - May 2003

1. Implement and maintain ethical business practices and sound

2. Integrate sustainable development considerations within the

3. Uphold fundamental human rights and respect cultures, customs

4. Implement risk management strategies based on valid data

5. Seek continual improvement of our health and safety performance.

6. Seek continual improvement of our environmental performance.

7. Contribute to conservation of biodiversity and integrated

8. Facilitate and encourage responsible product design, use,

9. Contribute to the social, economic and institutional

10. Implement effective and transparent engagement, communication

The ICMM has adopted the Brundtland Commission’s definition of

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