Communities
Responsible mining is one of Öksüt Mining’s fundamental operating principles. Creating safe working environments, building respectful relationships with stakeholders, protecting the environment, and adding value to the communities in which we operate are central to all our processes. We strive to develop long-term, open, and sustainable relationships with local communities and indigenous groups. We strengthen these relationships through transparent, continuous, and accessible communication.
Economic Contribution
Our activities are not limited to mining production. We directly contribute to the development of the regional economy through local procurement of goods and services, employment opportunities, and community investment programs. By supporting local sourcing and regional development, we aim to transform economic benefits into a sustainable structure.
Respect for Rights and Values
Respecting the rights, cultural values, and traditions of the people living in the regions where we operate is among our top priorities. We maintain open and regular communication with communities to build strong and reliable relationships based on shared goals. This understanding forms the basis of our commitment to social responsibility.
Stakeholder Engagement
At Öksüt Mining, we consider not only the environmental and economic consequences of our projects, but also their societal impacts. Therefore, we adopt a participatory approach that fosters continuous collaboration with government agencies, civil society organizations, and local communities. We consider understanding stakeholders’ views and expectations a critical step to the success of our projects.
Transparency and Participation
We conduct comprehensive analyses to assess the impact of our projects on communities. These studies include environmental and socioeconomic indicators. We share the results transparently with local stakeholders. Our goal is to minimize potential impacts, activate mitigation mechanisms where necessary, and maximize the positive contributions of our projects.
Uninterrupted Communication
Our community engagement system ensures a regular flow of information about our current activities and future plans. Our Public Relations team holds regular meetings with community representatives, educational institutions, and business partners, and conducts field visits. This process allows us to directly listen to community priorities and reflect them in our decision-making processes.
Human Rights and Responsible Business Practices
In line with our “Sustainable Development Policy,” we support human rights with an approach consistent with international standards. We create a fair, safe, and respectful working environment for our colleagues. We ensure that all opinions are considered through accessible complaint mechanisms. We increase awareness of human rights through regular risk analyses and training.
Our approach
We conduct all our activities with a sense of responsibility towards the environment and society. Alongside economic goals, we focus on creating shared value at every step, taking into account social, cultural, and environmental dimensions. This approach forms the basis of our sustainable mining model.
Community Feedback and Complaint Mechanism
Transparency and accessibility are essential elements of our relationship with communities. We take local views and suggestions into account at every stage of our operations; we collect feedback through our easily accessible complaints mechanism. All applications are regularly reviewed by the relevant teams and senior management; results are shared promptly and openly.