Kennecott Exploration manages the health, safety, environment and community risks associated with its activities through an integrated HSEC Management System. This management system has been developed to meet the requirements of ISO14001 (2004). KEX has engaged NATA Certification Services International (NCSI) as its third party ISO14001 certification auditor. In September 2005, KEX was subjected to a thorough ISO14001 certification audit. Kennecott Exploration was formally certified to ISO14001 (2004) in December 2005. The scope of certification applies to all office, laboratory and field project activities. KEX will be subjected to annual surveillance audits to ensure that the company continues to maintain and improve its HSEC Management System to deliver continuous improvement.