In concert with Xstrata’s mission, values and beliefs NorFalco is committed to being a recognized leader in the safe distribution of sulfuric acid.

As an Xstrata company, NorFalco is totally committed to the principles and standards of Sustainable Development, and specifically to compliance with the Xstrata group mission, business principles and HSEC values and beliefs, as follow:

Xstrata Mission Statement:

“We will grow and manage a diversified portfolio of metals and mining businesses with the single aim of delivering industry-leading returns for our shareholders.

We can achieve this only through genuine partnerships with employees, customers, shareholders, local communities and other stakeholders, which are based on integrity, co-operation, transparency and mutual value-creation.”

Xstrata Business Principles

• We work ethically: We are committed to the highest standards of personal and professional behaviour.
• We work responsibly: We are committed to the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.
• We work openly: We are committed to the maximum transparency that is commercially possible in our business.
• We work together and with others: We are committed to co-operating with employees, local communities and other stakeholders.

Xstrata HSEC Values and Beliefs

• Work- related incidents, illnesses and injuries are preventable.
• Foreseeable hazards and environmental impacts must be identified, the associated risk assessed, and where reasonably practical eliminated, or otherwise controlled.
• There is a safe and correct way of doing every task, however urgent or important.
• We are responsible for our own actions and the occupational health and safety of our fellow workers.
• Health, safety and environmental performance can be continually improved.

For more information on Xstrata and Sustainable Development, please visit www.xstrata.com or http://www.xstrata.com/sustainability/ourapproach