MIIF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY POLICY

(a) The Minerals Income Investment Fund (“MIIF” or the “Fund”) recognizes the importance of good corporate governance and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in promoting the MIIF brand, good community relations, and strengthening the trust of its stakeholders. The Fund believes that integrating social, environmental, and ethical responsibilities into its operations would ensure long term success of its operations, promote stakeholder engagement and community relations which are crucial to the competitiveness and sustainability of the Fund and its investments.

(b) The Fund defines Corporate Social Responsibility as follows:

▪ Conducting business in a socially responsible and ethical manner;
▪ Protecting the environment, livelihood and the safety of people;
▪ Ensuring that investments benefit the community through responsible and economically sustainable initiatives;
▪ That all activities by the Fund supports the 17 social development goals (SDGs); and
▪ Engaging, learning from, respecting and supporting the communities and cultures within which the Fund operates and have its assets invested.

(c) The CSR Policy shall be guided by the Fund’s core values, vision and commitment to stakeholders, employees and community.

(d) The CSR Policy shall apply to all CSR activities undertaken by the Fund and to a limited extent, any organizations, institutions, companies, or foundations in which the Fund holds a significant stake.

(e) The Fund’s CSR Policy has been framed pursuant to the Minerals Income Investment Fund Act, 2018 (Act 978) as amended by the Minerals Income Investment Fund (Amendment) Act, 2020 (Act 1024) (the “Fund Act”).

(f) The CSR policy will be aligned with existing MIIF policies and regulations in particular the Investment Policy guidelines, ESG guidelines and any other relevant government social responsibility and environmental protection policies.