Biodiversity

All of our operations are located outside of protected natural areas, and we take action to mitigate the impacts of these operations. Consequently, direct and indirect impacts on the flora and fauna near our facilities are not significant.

Among these activities, we can highlight:

We operate two intensive wildlife management facilities:

Peñoles has implemented:

Flora and fauna protection campaigns
Environmental awareness campaigns in the communities

Among these activities, we can highlight:

Soil conservation and water infiltration initiatives
Reforestation efforts within operational units and surrounding communities
Rescue and relocation of protected flora and fauna (NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010)

We operate two intensive wildlife management facilities:

One at Minera Roble (Velardeña unit) for animal species, and
Another at Metalúrgica Met-Mex Peñoles, for plant species.

Progressive restoration and mine reclamation

Planning the life cycle of a mining operation, from inception to closure, includes:

Remediation

Restoration

Progressive restoration

See our mining and metallurgical life cycle.

Objective

To return areas impacted by the mining operation to stable physical and chemical conditions in accord with geographical features and the customs and habits of surrounding communities.

To learn more, download our Sustainable Development Report

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