Corporate Overview

Mission Statement

Cardero strives to identify early then acquire world-class bulk commodity deposits and advance them to production in prospective, under-explored regions of the world.

Founded in 1999, the Company continues to maximize shareholder value by utilizing management's strong regional network, geological and operational expertise to implement the most economically sound and environmentally friendly approach to building its business.

Corporate Vision

Become a leading Mining Company, supported by a culture of teamwork, innovation and integrity.

Strategy for Enhanced Corporate Performance:

• Provide safe working environment
• Fulfill employee's aspirations
• Protect the environment
• Respect cultural values and differences
• Maximize shareholders value
• Support local communities

Expertise

Community Relations

• Knowledge of and sensitivity to local cultures within countries and regions of operation
• Establish mutually beneficial relationships within the communities around operations
• Ability to implement a management plan to provide a practical and proactive framework for managing communication, activities and community concerns

Corporate Standards

Environmental Management

• Ability to implement an Environmental Management System
• Capability to apply high standards of environmental performance

Safety

• Ability to implement a Health and Safety Management System
• Provide training
• Create a safety culture