550,000 pounds of toothpaste - 2.5 million tubes - are used; enough to fill a small jetliner. (calcium carbonate, zeolites, trona, clays, silica)
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Queens Gold Mine Gold Mining Company’s commitment to the environment is demonstrated by the Sandawana operations having achieved ISO 14001, the internationally recognized standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). The company was certified by the Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) in December 2005. Queens Gold Mining Company has made a significant investment in establishing a water treatment facility at the Bubi Water Works which is now delivering safe water to over 40% of Matebeleland’s population.
At our exploration sites we conduct environmental impact assessments at the required stages of the prospecting cycle.
We shall continue to strive towards minimising environmental liabilities and risks by implementing appropriate cleaner, cost-effective production technologies.