At NMMC, we are launching Boots-on-the-Ground — a globally recognized approach to industrial safety, focused on active and visible leadership in the field. We don’t just supervise - we listen, engage, educate and work together to elevate safety standards.

📍 What it means in practice:
·     Daily site walks by line managers with real-time response to risks and violations.
·     Direct involvement of mining directors and chief engineers — leading by example and reinforcing safety culture through action.
·     Emphasis on early risk identification and timely mitigation.

Importantly:
Identifying a risk is not punished — ignoring it is. Accountability starts when a known hazard is left unaddressed.

We are also introducing video analytics to detect high-risk areas and proactively eliminate hazards before they escalate into incidents.

Alexander Cherdantsev, Director of Occupational Health and Safety at NMMC:
“Safety is not just about procedures — it is a daily choice. Boots-on-the-Ground brings us closer to our people, helps identify risks early and fosters a culture where safety becomes a personal priority.”

Safety begins where leaders are present and every employee is a partner. That is how we build a sustainable, incident-free future.