Responsibility

Okopa’s development strategy in Namibia is based on a progressive, responsible and locally integrated approach to mineral development for the benefit of all stakeholders. The strategy is designed to advance exploration and production in stages, ensuring that investment in local communities, employment, skills, suppliers and environmental stewardship grows alongside the scale and profitability of the operation. A central feature of the approach is engagement with its local partners, and Namibian Mining Claim and concession holders, creating opportunities for local participation in early-stage mining while establishing a pathway towards the consolidation of mineral rights and development of a larger-scale mining operation. In this way, Okopa’s CSR commitments develop progressively from practical community engagement during exploration into a structured long-term social investment programme as the project matures.

As an international mining company listed on the London Stock Exchange, Okopa operates under strict environmental policies designed to ensure that its activities comply with all applicable regulatory frameworks and environmental standards.

Environmental stewardship is a core component of Okopa. The Company will seek to minimise its environmental footprint through responsible land and water management, biodiversity protection, waste management and progressive rehabilitation of disturbed areas. Environmental monitoring will be undertaken throughout exploration and development. The Company will comply with applicable environmental regulations and seek to follow recognised international good practice.

Copper projects are required to obtain an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) under Namibia’s Environmental Management Act, supported by international standard environmental assessments and management plans addressing mitigation, rehabilitation and mine closure.  The Company is totally committed to a strong environmental policy that fosters positive impact.

Okopa’s development strategy in Namibia is based on a progressive, responsible and locally integrated approach to mineral development. The strategy is designed to advance exploration and production in stages, ensuring that investment in local communities, employment, skills, suppliers and environmental stewardship grows alongside the scale and profitability of the operation.

The principal drivers of the CSR programme are to maintain the Company’s social licence to operate, build long-term community relationships, minimise environmental and social risks, support efficient permitting and ensure local communities participate in the economic benefits generated by the project. The programme will also support the Company’s ESG commitments and responsibilities as an AIM-quoted natural resources company, while remaining proportionate to the Company’s stage of development and financial resources.

The Company will maintain a practical and locally focused CSR programme designed to create sustainable benefits for communities within its area of influence while supporting responsible exploration and mine development. The programme will focus on local employment, skills development and procurement, prioritising local participation wherever practical, with initiatives developed in consultation with communities, traditional authorities and local government.

The Company will maintain regular stakeholder engagement and an accessible grievance mechanism to identify and address community concerns as projects develop.