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S&K Mining’s Purpose is responsibly and ethically sourcing critical minerals that advance everyday life. Our suppliers are critical partners in our commitment to responsible sourcing.

HOW WE WORK WITH OUR SUPPLIERS.

Within S&K Mining operational culture, we expect our suppliers to share our commitment to ethical, safe and responsible business practices and support our Values of safety, integrity, responsibility, openness, simplicity, shared success, collaboration and entrepreneurialism, as set out in the S&K Mining’s Code of Conduct and our Responsible Sourcing Policy.

About our Supplier Code of Conduct.

We value our relationships with our suppliers. This means that:

  •  we’re careful to ensure we only work with suppliers that share our commitment to ethical business practices and conduct. Particularly, in the DRC with cooperative companies.
  •  we treat our suppliers with respect.
  •  we work with our suppliers to help them understand our expectations.
  •  we’re fair, open and transparent (while still protecting the nature of commercially sensitive information) in our dealings with them.
  •  we don’t ask our suppliers to operate in a manner that puts them, or their workforce, at risk.
  • we never ask our suppliers to act in a way that breaches our Values, Code of ethics and law.
  • we take action if our suppliers break the law

Due Diligence

As set out in our Responsible Sourcing Policy, we have a comprehensive framework and action plan for identifying and managing the key risks associated with our suppliers, from supplier due diligence, selection, onboarding and monitoring, through to disengagement.

  •  We assess suppliers based on their risk, and direct them to the most appropriate due diligence and management process for their risk level.
  • Our suppliers are required to provide Glencore access to relevant information on reasonable requests.
  •  Our due diligence processes take into account the differing complexity, maturity and circumstances of our diverse supplier base.

Requirements versus expectations

We use the terms ‘must’ and ‘expect’ in our Supplier Code of Conduct.

  •  Where we use the term ‘must’, this means that this is a requirement for S&K Mining suppliers and a failure to meet that requirement will constitute a breach of contract.
  •  Where we use the term ‘expect’, this means that we consider this constitutes responsible business practice and we encourage suppliers to adopt this practice.
  • In a supplier audit, we expect to see that our suppliers make reasonable efforts to meet these expectations or provide us with a reasonable explanation as to why they are unable to do so. If a S&K Mining supplier fails to make reasonable efforts to meet these expectations and is unable to provide a reasonable explanation, this may affect S&K Mining’s willingness to continue doing business with that supplier.

Modern slavery and child labour

Our suppliers must have zero tolerance for any form of modern slavery, forced labour or child labour, as defined by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in their operations and supply chains.

Our key Values to consider:

Safety
Openness
Integrity
Collaboration
Simplicity
Shared success
Responsibility
Entrepreneurialism

What does this mean in practice? In accordance with our Supplier Code of Conduct:

  •  Our suppliers must not provide employment to anyone under the national minimum legal age for employment and must take steps to ensure that such persons are not employed in their supply chains.
  •  Our suppliers must actively work to eliminate modern slavery and all forms of child labour from their supply chains, including by incorporating the requirements in this section into all contracts with subcontractors and suppliers involved in the provision of materials, products, or services to us.

Modern slavery and child labour

Our key Values to consider
Safety
Openness
Collaboration
Integrity
Simplicity
Responsibility
Shared success
Entrepreneurialism

We expect our suppliers:

  •  To respect the ILO Core Labour Standards and to treat their workers fairly and with respect.
  •  To not unfairly or illegally discriminate based on race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, ancestry, social origin or trade union membership.
  • To respect workforce rights to lawful freedom of association and collective bargaining.
  •  To offer fair and transparent terms and conditions of employment including fair remuneration, working hours and working conditions.