Ethics, Equity, and Transparency
At New Norodom Mines Limited, we uphold the highest standards of ethical mining and corporate integrity, guided by both Zambian law and international best practices, including the OECD Due Diligence Guidelines. Our operations are firmly grounded in respect for human rights, fairness, and transparency at every level of the value chain. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward child labor, forced labor, discrimination, and corruption, ensuring that every individual who contributes to our success does so under safe, fair, and dignified conditions.
We also engage third-party auditors and certification partners to periodically assess our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. These independent evaluations reinforce the trust of our buyers, investors, and regulatory partners by confirming that New Norodom’s operations meet or exceed international ethical benchmarks. Our transparent communication with communities, government authorities, and stake-holders forms part of our open-door policy, designed to foster accountability and mutual trust.
Our community engagement model is built on transparency and partnership, we listen first, act responsibly, and grow together. We believe that when communities thrive, our business thrives too. At New Norodom Mines Limited, we don’t just mine gemstones, we cultivate futures. Each stone carries not only the beauty of the earth but the promise of shared prosperity, environmental balance, and human dignity. Through our sustainability and community impact initiatives, New Norodom is proving that responsible mining is not only possible, it’s profitable, purposeful, and powerful.
Corporate Ethics & Compliance
At Norodom Mines Limited, integrity is not an aspiration, it is the foundation of everything we do. We believe that the brilliance of our gemstones must be matched by the purity of our practices. From the mine face to the marketplace, our operations are guided by a deep commitment to ethics, transparency, and good governance. This commitment ensures that every Norodom gemstone carries not just value, but a story of responsibility, respect, and trust.
We uphold the highest standards of ethical mining, aligning our practices with both Zambia Environmental Management Agency regulations and internationally recognized frameworks such as the OECD Due Diligence Guidelines for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These global benchmarks guide our approach to labor rights, environmental protection, anti-corruption, and community engagement, ensuring that our business contributes meaningfully to sustainable development.
Governance and Transparency
Our governance structure is built on accountability and oversight. Norodom operates under a board-approved compliance policy that governs all business conduct,
procurement, and stakeholder interactions. We maintain a Compliance and Ethics
Committee that reviews internal processes, monitors risk, and ensures that all operations adhere to both local laws and global ethical standards. Transparency is at the core of our business model. We maintain digital traceability systems that record every stage of our gemstones’ journey, from extraction to grading, sorting, and export. Each lot is tracked through a unique identification code that verifies its ethical origin and authenticity. This data-driven approach not only assures our clients of the legitimacy of our gemstones but also sets a new benchmark for accountability in Zambia’s mining industry.
Human Rights and Labor Practices
Norodom Mines upholds a zero-tolerance policy toward child labor, forced labor, discrimination, or unsafe working conditions. Every employee, contractor, and partner within our value chain is treated with fairness, dignity, and equality. We invest in occupational health and safety programs, regular training, and worker welfare initiatives
to ensure a secure and respectful environment for all. We actively collaborate with local authorities and industry bodies to promote ethical employment standards and responsible supply chains across the gemstone sector. By leading through example, we hope to influence broader industry reform that benefits Zambia’s people and reputation on the global stage.
Anti-Corruption and Accountability
New Norodom’s operations are governed by a strict Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Policy, reinforced through continuous training and internal audits. We maintain transparent financial reporting, independent external audits, and clear procurement procedures to prevent any form of misconduct. Our open-door communication policy empowers employees and partners to report unethical behavior confidentially, ensuring that honesty is always rewarded, not punished.
Independent Verification and Continuous Improvement
We recognize that trust must be earned and proven. To that end, New Norodom engages independent third-party auditors to review and validate our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. These evaluations help us measure progress, identify risks, and continuously improve our operations to align with evolving global standards.
At Norodom Mines Limited, ethics are not a checkbox; they are our identity. Every gem we produce reflects not only the beauty of Zambia’s land but also the integrity of its people. In a world that values transparency, we shine by doing what’s right, even when no one is watching.