Azerbaijan-based Anglo Asian Mining PLC (AIM:AAZ, OTC:AGXKF) said it has as established a Sustainability Committee, to be chaired by John Monhemius.
The committee is part of a commitment to responsible mining practices said the gold and copper miner and will oversee the development of strategy and activities related to sustainable development and social responsibility.
In a statement, Anglo Asian said establishing the committee reflects its dedication to operational safety, sustainable practices, environmental stewardship and community engagement.
As well as Monhemius, the sustainability committee will comprise William Morgan, Stephen Westhead, Farhang Hedjazi, Tarkan Yazici and Aynur Atayeva.
Anglo Asian had to halt production at its Gedabek mine last year after local concerns over the tailings dam led to an environmental audit and an action plan agreed with the government.
The miner has since committed to implementing the global industry standard on tailings management (GISTM) at Gedabak.
Mining at the site resumed in January of this year.