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China Natural Resources, Inc..

CHNR.US | Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores

China Natural Resources, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and exploitation of mineral resources in the People's Republic of China. It primarily explores for lead, zinc, silver, and iron ore deposits. The company holds exploration rights for various mining proj...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

China Natural Resources, Inc. (CHNR.US) faces scrutiny regarding its ethical profile. Employee turnover rates were 28% in 2021 and 15% in 2022, suggesting workforce instability. While an Anti-Fraud and Whistleblower Policy exists from 2008, there's no evidence of recent updates. Operations in China are linked to risks in regulatory compliance and potential corruption, with the SEC highlighting oversight challenges for US-listed companies in China. Critics point to the mining industry's inherent risks to worker safety, fair labor practices, environmental impact, and community well-being, including potential disruption to cultural heritage. A lack of specific data on CHNR's initiatives in these areas limits a full assessment.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-50
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

China Natural Resources Inc. (CHNR) is primarily engaged in the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources such as lead, silver, and nonferrous metals.

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These raw materials, which constitute the company's core products, do not have a significant direct positive or negative health impact on users, resulting in a neutral score for net health effect and harmful revenue share. The company's products are not consumer goods, and therefore do not have direct safety implications for physical or mental health of users, nor do they carry health risks requiring disclosure or transparency in the context of this rubric. While CHNR states it aims to be a 'benevolent healthcare service provider' and pledges to minimize environmental and social impacts, these are aspirational statements and do not provide concrete evidence of actual health-related products, services, or measurable outcomes.
2

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

No evidence available to assess China Natural Resources, Inc. on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

The company reported a voluntary employee turnover rate of 15% in 2022.

1
It also holds an occupational health and safety management system certification (ISO45001:2018).
2

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

The provided articles do not contain specific, concrete data points for China Natural Resources, Inc. (CHNR.US) regarding its fair trade and ethical sourcing practices. There is no information on the percentage of tier-1 spend covered by fair-trade certifications, the average months between on-site audits for tier-1 suppliers, the number of substantiated forced- or child-labour findings, the percentage of suppliers with traceable provenance data, the median days to close corrective-action plans, the percentage of supplier contracts including enforceable ethical-sourcing clauses, the share of spend on high-risk materials, or the percentage of procurement budget directed to diverse suppliers.

1
While some articles discuss general industry guidelines, standards, and issues in the mining sector, and one mentions CHNR.US's agreement to acquire Williams Minerals in 2023,
2
they do not provide company-specific evidence for CHNR.US to assess its performance against the defined KPIs.

Honest & Fair Business

-50

The company has a formal Anti-Fraud and Whistleblower Policy, established in January 2008, which outlines procedures for reporting fraud and ethics violations via dedicated email addresses.

1
This policy also details various forms of fraud, including bribery and kickbacks.
2
However, there is no evidence of independent investigation processes for whistleblower reports, nor is there specific guidance on facilitation payments or gift thresholds within the anti-corruption framework.

Kind to Animals

0

China Natural Resources, Inc. (CHNR.US) is a mining company.

1
The provided articles do not contain any specific, concrete data points or factual evidence related to any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs for CHNR.US. Information about general mining impacts in China or broad statements about social responsibility are not specific to CHNR's measurable actions or policies regarding animal welfare, testing, sourcing, or conservation initiatives. Therefore, all KPIs are omitted due to a lack of relevant evidence.

No War, No Weapons

0

No information regarding CHNR.US's activities related to arms manufacturing, military contracts, conflict facilitation, or peace initiatives could be extracted from the provided article.

1
The article explicitly states that no content was available for extraction.
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Therefore, no KPIs can be scored against the 'No War, No Weapons' value.
3

Planet-Friendly Business

0

No specific, concrete data points for any of the Planet-Friendly Business KPIs were found for CHNR.US in the provided articles.

1
The articles primarily discuss national-level climate policies, market trends in China, and general industry targets, without providing company-specific environmental performance data for China Natural Resources, Inc.
2

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No evidence available to assess China Natural Resources, Inc. on Respect for Cultures & Communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

0

No evidence available to assess China Natural Resources, Inc. on Safe & Smart Tech.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No specific data is provided in the articles regarding CHNR.US's performance on any of the Zero Waste & Sustainable Products KPIs. The articles discuss general trends in the Chinese mining waste management market and allegations of environmental abuses linked to Chinese mining interests broadly.

1
, but do not offer company-specific metrics for waste diversion, product recyclability, packaging sustainability, or any other relevant KPI for CHNR.US.

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