Serbia Zijin Mining has recently received the SA8000 certification, becoming the first business in Serbia to obtain this globally recognized accreditation. This milestone serves as a strong acknowledgment of the company’s practices in areas such as human rights protection, employee welfare, and occupational health and safety management. 

SA8000, established in 1997 by the Social Accountability International (SAI), is a globally recognized certification standard for corporate social responsibility (CSR). It sets rigorous requirements across various aspects of social responsibility, including the prohibition of child labor, protection of workers’ rights, ensuring workplace safety, promoting equitable compensation policies, and respecting workers’ freedom of association. 

Serbia Zijin Mining has consistently prioritized employee well-being through systematic management measures that safeguard labor rights and deliver tangible results. 

On workplace safety, the company has implemented regular health check-ups, occupational disease prevention programs, and equipment upgrades, to create a secure and healthy work environment for its employees. To drive community development, Serbia Zijin Mining has launched initiatives such as the “For the Future” scholarship program, the “Healthy Childhood” and the “Warm Winter” projects. The company has also signed direct purchase agreements with local villages for agricultural products and framework agreements for honey procurement. The company’s support spans education, healthcare, and infrastructure improvements, providing substantial benefits to local residents and driving regional economic and social development. 

Translator:Jian   Reviser: Lin Xinjing   Editor-in-Chief: Wang Jie

Sobre Zijin Mining
Zijin Mining es una empresa líder mundial en el sector de metales y minería, y uno de los mayores productores globales de oro, cobre y zinc. Con más de 30 operaciones y proyectos mineros de gran escala distribuidos en 19 países y 5 continentes, la compañía aprovecha sus sólidas capacidades internas de investigación, ingeniería y desarrollo para mantener una alta eficiencia operacional y bajos costos, tanto en adquisiciones como en operaciones. Este enfoque le ha permitido consolidarse como referente en la creación de valor, respaldado por su filosofía de desarrollo compartido y sustentado por un desempeño superior en materia ambiental, social y de gobierno corporativo. Las acciones de Zijin cotizan en la Bolsa de Hong Kong (HKEX: 2899) y en la Bolsa de Shanghai (SSE: 601899).