St. Augustine Gold and Copper, Ltd.
Kingking Project – Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Commitment Statement
Preamble
St. Augustine Gold and Copper affirms its commitment to responsible and sustainable mining at the Kingking Copper-Gold Project in Pantukan, Davao de Oro, situated within the ancestral domain of the Mansaka Indigenous Cultural Community. We operate in full compliance with Philippine laws—including the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA), the Environmental Impact Statement System, and all relevant regulations of the DENR and NCIP—and guided by our Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) agreement with the Mansaka people.
We uphold international best practices, including the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Mining Principles, UN Environment Programme (UNEP) guidelines, and our ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
This statement outlines our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments to the Mansaka, local and national stakeholders, and the environment as we advance the Kingking Project.
Closing Statement
St. Augustine Gold and Copper is committed to making the Kingking Project a model of responsible mining by integrating environmental protection, social development, and sound governance into all operations. We welcome stakeholder engagement in holding us accountable as we pursue a shared vision of inclusive growth, cultural respect, and environmental integrity.
For further information, our Community Relations Office is located at Sitio Patilan, Barangay Bongbong, Pantukan, Davao de Oro, Philippines.