VANCOUVER, BC, July 9, 2024
/CNW/ - Galiano Gold Inc. ("Galiano" or the "Company") (TSX:
GAU) (NYSE American: GAU) is pleased to announce the release
of its 2023 Sustainability Report (the "Report"), covering both its
corporate office and the Asanko Gold Mine (the "AGM"). This Report
focuses on the Company's continuous progress on its
environmental, social, and governance performance and outlines its
vision for sustainability going forward.
The Report's disclosures and metrics align with international
sustainability reporting standards including the Global Reporting
Initiative and the Metals and Mining Standards of the
Sustainability Accounting Standards Board.
2023 Sustainability Report Highlights:
Environment
- Zero significant environmental incidents.
- Conducted progressive environmental reclamation activities on
25 hectares of previously mined lands.
- Maintained International Cyanide Management Code
certification.
Social, Health & Safety
- Incorporated "Visible Felt Leadership" and "High Incidence
Reporting" into contractor performance management.
- Launched an official Mental Health Program as part of the AGM's
Employee Wellbeing Program.
- US$139 million local procurement
spend supporting 320 local Ghanaian businesses.
- Formal handover of the Company-sponsored Esaase Regional
Hospital to district authorities.
- Completion of three local sustainable community infrastructure
projects: a 6-unit classroom block with a library, staff room, and
bathroom facilities; a 5-unit apartment complex; and a 10-unit
community bathroom facility.
Governance
- Completion of the annual refresher training on the Voluntary
Principles on Security and Human Rights to all private and public
security personnel by a certified Government of Ghana representative.
- Completed a risk assessment in alignment with Task Force on
Climate-Related Financial Disclosures framework.
- Continual improvement and measuring effectiveness of tailings
management, human rights, occupational health and safety, and
environmental management.
As a result of the unfortunate contractor fatalities that
occurred in early 2023, in addition to a thorough investigation,
the Company conducted an independent safety audit to identify
potential workplace hazards and implemented recommendations for
control measures to improve contractor safety management
systems.
To view or download a copy of the Report, please see the
Sustainability section of the Galiano Gold website at
https://www.galianogold.com/sustainability/reports-and-publications/default.aspx
About Galiano Gold Inc.
Galiano is focused on creating a sustainable business capable of
value creation for all stakeholders through production, exploration
and disciplined deployment of its financial resources. The Company
owns the Asanko Gold Mine, located in Ghana, West
Africa. Galiano is committed to the highest standards for
environmental management, social responsibility, and the health and
safety of its employees and neighbouring communities. For more
information, please visit www.galianogold.com.
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