Namdeb operates a diamond mine on the west coast of Namibia and is jointly owned by the Government of the Republic of Namibia and De Beers.  Operations consist of prospecting, large scale placer mining, small scale contractor mining and marine mining within the Company’s Mining Licence and Exclusive Prospecting Licence areas.  In partnership with Namdeb, De Beers Marine Namibia manages environmental issues within the Atlantic 1 Mining Licence. Namdeb, in recognising its responsibility for the stewardship of the natural environment and resources, is committed to sound environmental management by designating the environment as a high corporate and operational priority to be integrated into the company's business activities. Namdeb will: Comply with applicable environmental legal and other requirements that the company subscribes to Commit to continual environmental improvement by undertaking regular environmental risk and compliance audits, and by implementing environmental management programmes Conduct the environmental impact assessment on all operations Set and review objectives and targets for sound environmental management within the framework of an ISO 14001 standard Environmental Management System Monitor and measure the use of materials, energy, water and the environmental impacts of emissions, effluent, waste, goods and services to conserve natural resources and prevent pollution by monitoring the impacts of diamond extraction Undertake appropriate rehabilitation during mining operations and where feasible make provision for mine closure Require both company employees and contractors to follow environmental practices consistent with company policies  Consult with regulatory agencies, employee representatives, contractors, suppliers and local communities on environmental matters of mutual concern Allocate resources to promote and give effect to this policy Provide environmental training for employees and contractors  Assist where possible with environmental research and development within mining licence areas