In the area of human rights,BAOBAB RESOURCES PLCensures that its workers are provided safe, suitable and sanitary work facilities. The company started recently assessing the current status of Health& Safety conditions and needs. Inspections to all sites were performed and key issues identified. The Company is currently drafting an Action Plan to address these issues. Urgent non-compliance issues are being addressed immediately.Action Plan to address the issues of the inspections and EHS Monitoring Plan being drafted.We ensure that workers are provided with the protective equipment and training necessary to perform their tasks safely. The company supply PPEs to workers according to the tasks performed. Normally PPEs are supplied every 2 years and over the year according to the needs. Training needs were identified for personnel in the field of Environment Health and Safety with several training courses duly undertaken. This has resulted in early positive impact within the Company.NEBOSH International Certificate Training performed by the Environment Health & Safety Officer. First Aid Training was performed in 2013 by the majority of field employees. Update training is scheduled for 2014. We actively involve workers in health and safety work. Toolbox talks are performed everyday for Environment, Health & Safety awareness. The employees participate actively in the talks, bringing sometimes valuable contributions to the improvement of activities. The awareness from the Toolbox Talks has made the employees more aware of the hazards and risks present in their respective areas of work. Tool box talks are constantly updated and improved to accomodate the contributions made by the staff. The company has introduced a Risk Assessment Procedure to be implemented before performing any new activity.We ensure that the workweek is limited to 48 hours; that overtime is infrequent and limited; and that workers are given reasonable breaks and rest periods. Currently the company does 40 hour per week. However, if extra time is required the workers are informed in advance and are compensated in time or monetary compensation. For field work, the company uses a rotation system of 4 weeks in and 1 week off for rest and recuperation.We provide a living wage that enables workers to meet the basic needs of themselves and their dependents. The company pays its employees salaries generally above the average for the mining sector in Mozambique and always above minimum salary levels determined annually by the Government. All salaries are reviewed yearly based on performance appraisals and any Government adjustments to the minimum salary.We ensure that workers are paid holiday leave, sick leave, and parental leave in accordance with international minimum standards. All leave payments are done according to the the national law. When employees are sick, the company pays salary in full and then reclaims from social security later to ensure that employees are not disadvantaged financially.We ensure that all workers have an official employment status. All employees have a valid contract with the company.We protect workers from workplace harassment including physical, verbal, sexual or psychological harassment, abuse, or threats. We protect workers from workplace harassment including physical, verbal, sexual or psychological harassment, abuse, or threats. The company has an Employees Union with a representative and shop stewards elected by the staff. All issues are channeled to management through the representative.We respect the privacy of its employees whenever it gathers private information or monitors the workplace. All confidential information supplied by the workers is managed with proper care and respect. Confidential information provided or related to employees is kept locked. We ensure that all affected owners and users of the land or property, have been adequately consulted and compensated before buying, renting, acquiring or otherwise accessing land or property. Consultation is always done before any land acquisition and agreements are achieved based on the National Legislation and best international practices. No issues have been raised.We take steps to ensure that company security arrangements are in accordance with international principles for law enforcement and the use of force. The Company makes all efforts to have in place the best practice and follow international principles as well as national regulation. We are aware that we still need to improve in some areas, however all efforts are being put in place and improvements are seen day-by-day.We engage with local communities on the actual or potential human rights impacts of its operations. All activities with impact on the communities are assessed according to the national and international standards (e.g. IFC Performance Standards) and public consultation is a common practice in all company related activities. Minutes of all consultation and engagement are produced.As a result of the Community Engagement Process, Communities are aware of the impacts of the project and especially the issues of loss of land and access to natural resources. They brought some suggestions on how to minimize the magnitude of these impacts.We take steps to prevent risks to human rights arising from product defects or improper use or misuse of company products. Regular inspections and maintenance are done and corrective action is taken to ensure that all products are in good conditions and procedures are correctly followed.We seek to avoid involvement in human rights abuses owing to government or societal practices. Although we cannot present specific actions, Baobab Resources Plc is very concerned about the integrity of their workers and the country in general. We are aware that we have much to do to be remarkable in the field of human rights, however the fact that we are surrounded by several projects, gives us a large advantage because we have the opportunity to learn from the mistakes made by others and thus not make the same mistakes.

In the area of labour,BAOBAB RESOURCES PLCrecognises the rights of its workers to freedom of association and to bargain collectively. The company has an Employees Union with representative and shop stewards freely elected by the staff. All issues are channeled to management through the representative. We enable workers to gather independently to discuss work-related problems. The company management is open to discuss any work-related problms with the employees collectively or individualy.We take all necessary measures to ensure that it does not participate in any form of forced or bonded labour. The company established alternative shift arrangements for field operations duly sanctioned by the Labour Authorities. Field rosters are maintained to ensure equitable treatment and maximum opportunity to acquire new experience. We comply with minimum age standards. All employees are older than 18 years. The terms of reference of each employee make reference to the minimum age for admission.We ensure that employment-related decisions are based on relevant and objective criteria. All employment-related decisions either positive or negative are based on company objectives.

In the area of the environment, BAOBAB RESOURCES PLCsupports a precautionary approach to environmental issues. The company assesses all environmental risks before performing any activity. If the activity is susceptible to cause impacts to the environment, mitigation measures are put in place.We have emergency procedures in place to prevent and address accidents affecting the environment and human health. Basic General Emergency Procedures are in place that provide guidelines for response to all emergency situations at the camps and offices. This is periodically updated.SOP-EHS-ENV-0003 "EMERGENCY PROCEDURE"We take measures to reduce energy consumption and emissions of greenhouse gasses. The energy consumption awareness is covered in the toobox talks. Employees are aware that energy must be saved and simple activities such as "switch off all electric equipment that is not in use" are implemented. Currently there are few sources of greenhouse emissions related to the company activities. The main sources would be the emissions from vehicles and from the generators, however these are kept in good mantainance to reduce emissions to the environment.We take measures to reduce water consumption and treat waste water. This will be addressed in present Definitive Feasibility Study for the future Mining Operation. Proposals of Technologies for Sustainable Water Resources Management are being assessed.We take measures to prevent and reduce the production of waste and ensure responsible waste management. The company is implementing a Waste Segregation Program at source according to the current capacities of the country for safe disposal. Currently the company is recycling plastic water or juice bottles, food and beverage cans and is re-using Juice and Milk cartoons for a Community development program for fruit tree seedlings and vegetable seedlingsBins for waste separation are provided and are well identified. Posters are also available explaning why we need to recycle or re-use the waste produced.0We prevent and reduce impacts on the surrounding environment from noise, odour, light and vibrations. Most of the activities currently performed by the company are not susceptible to produce noise, light and vibration with significant impacts. For future mining activities, specialist studies have been conducted and appropriate mitigation measures recommended.We minimise the use and ensure safe handling and storage of chemicals and other dangerous substances. The company keeps all MSDS Sheets for any chemicals used. Standard Operational Procedures are being drafted for chemical storage, handling, disposal and transportation. Fuel storage facilities are presently being upgraded to comply with international standards for spillage prevention.SOP-EHS-ENV-0002 "HYDROCARBON MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE"We prevent, minimise and remedy significant impacts on biodiversity. Company activities are restricted to the area needed. All activities with potential impact on the biodiversity are accompanied by a statutory Environmental Management Plan prior to commencement.We ensure that natural resources are used in a sustainable manner. The company promote talks among the workers on how to use natural resources in a sustainable manner. The workers are encouraged to not cut trees and pollute water bodies as these are very important resources to ensure a decent life for future generations.We encourage the development and use of environmentally friendly technologies. At the current stage of the project, the company is actively researching eco-friendly technologies. For example, the company has met many suppliers presenting new technologies that help to save water and reduce pollution.The ESHIA comes with recommendation regarding technologies and practices that are environmental friendly. The ESHIA also brings the concept of 'precautionary measures' as a good alternative to avoid or reduce the environmental impacts related to project activities.

In the area of anti-corruption, BAOBAB RESOURCES PLCtakes a clear stand against corruption. The company has a detailed Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy that provides guidance on how to conduct all of our business in an honest and ethical manner. SOP-GNR-CRL-002 "ANTI-CORRUPTION AND BRIBERY POLICY".We assess the risk of corruption when doing business. All company activities that may be susceptible to cause corruption or bribery are carefully assessed according to the anti-corruption policy. Whenever there are large purchases or tenders, it is common to find companies or individuals wishing to take some advantage, through knowing someone influential or through bribery. However, in the evaluation of proposals, the company uses the principles of ''equity and justice'', taking decisions based only on this principle, without neglecting and compromising quality requirements.
We ensure that relevant workers are properly trained. All employees working on sensitive areas (those dealing with tenders, procurement, contracts, consultants, etc.) are aware of the anti-corruption procedures and risks. On their day-to-day they have the responsibility for implementing this policy, and for monitoring its use and effectiveness. They were supplied with a list of possible situations which may arise during the course of their engagement and which may raise concern under anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws.Our internal procedures support its anti-corruption commitment. The Internal Regulation on Article 13 (Code of Conduct) states clearly that all employees must have a professional and acceptable social behaviour. Workers shall not hold any individual interest, whether directly or indirectly with companies supplying goods or services. It is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED to benefit third parties as an exchange of favours.SOP-GNR-CRL-001 "INTERNAL REGULATION".Our anti-corruption initiative cover agents, intermediaries and consultants. The policy set out our responsibilities, and of those working for us, in observing and upholding our position on bribery and corruption and providing information and guidance to those working for us on how to recognise and deal with bribery and corruption. We take joint actions with others to engage in and promote anti-corruption initiatives. The company recently met with a mining company that has suffered corruption problems, mainly involving government officials. The meeting aimed to identify the type of corruption or bribery that the company had experienced and devise strategies on how to overcome these problems without harming relationships with the government.