TORONTO, May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Golden Star
Resources Ltd. (NYSE American: GSS) (TSX: GSC) (GSE:
GSR) ("Golden Star" or the "Company") is pleased to announce
that following engagement with stakeholders in 2020, the Company
undertook a holistic review of its Policy on Human Rights and, as a
result of this engagement, Golden
Star has published an updated Policy on Human Rights (the
"Policy") with enhanced alignment to internationally recognized
human rights standards and the World Gold Council's Responsible
Gold Mining Principles (the "RGMPs"). The Policy is available at:
http://www.gsr.com/about-us/governance/governance-policies/default.aspx.
The objectives of the Policy include:
- Stengthening our commitment to best practices to align with the
United Nations ("UN") Global Compact as the platform for supporting
the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and
Human Rights – the main global framework for business and human
rights;
- Alignment with key requirements of the RGMPs;
- Integration of the human rights elements incorporated in the
Global International Standard for Tailings Management;
- Key expectations from investor ratings agencies;
- Alignment with our culture and values as a business; and
- Establishing a platform to continue our strategic work on
providing a safe, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
The Policy includes new and specific commitments to:
- Support the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights,
including recognition that Golden
Star has a responsibility to respect the human rights of its
stakeholders;
- Support the International Bill of Rights which includes the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant
on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; and
- Uphold the International Labour Organization Declaration on
Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
Andrew Wray, Chief Executive
Officer of Golden Star,
commented:
"Robust corporate governance mechanisms are essential for
generating long-term sustainable value for our stakeholders. As
outlined in our 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report, a review and
subsequent update of our Policy on Human Rights was one of our key
objectives for sustainable governance in 2021. The launch of our
enhanced policy, coinciding with the World Day for Cultural
Diversity for Dialogue and Development, is an important milestone
in our roadmap towards greater inclusion and diversity. These new
commitments reflect our vision of becoming a sustainable
diversified mining company that all our stakeholders are proud to
be associated with and, are underpinned by behaviors that align
with our values of fairness, collaboration, caring, honesty and
respect."
Company Profile:
Golden Star is an established
gold mining company that owns and operates the Wassa underground
mine in Ghana, West Africa.
Listed on the NYSE American, the Toronto Stock Exchange and the
Ghana Stock Exchange, Golden Star is
focused on delivering strong margins and free cash flow from the
Wassa mine. As the winner of the Prospectors & Developers
Association of Canada 2018
Environmental and Social Responsibility Award, Golden Star remains committed to leaving a
positive and sustainable legacy in its areas of operation.
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