en.Wedoany.com Reported - Lundin Mining Candelaria has completed the Copper Mark assurance process, becoming the first mining company in Chile's Atacama Region to receive this certification.
The company considers it crucial to strengthen sustainable management in line with Copper Mark certification standards, which go beyond regulatory requirements to achieve more ambitious sustainability goals in operations.
The assessment criteria covered business risk management, integrity and due diligence policies, complaint and whistleblowing management, responsible sourcing, human rights policies and good practices, diversity, equity and inclusion, community health and safety, social investment project development, climate action, and water resource management.
The Copper Mark certification recognizes Lundin Mining Candelaria's commitment to high standards of copper production, reflecting a continuous improvement philosophy. Related initiatives will continue to advance in the coming months. The certification provides up-to-date information on the company's responsible practices, enhancing transparency and traceability for investors, employees, customers, civil society, and copper users.
For the company, obtaining this certification signifies proper management across all areas evaluated. The certification and its assurance program promote transparency in copper production, giving customers confidence that the copper they use is produced to high standards and enabling product traceability throughout the supply chain.
Good practices implemented by the company to achieve certification include: progress in disclosing sustainability indicators; responsible sourcing processes integrated into environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies; inclusion and gender equality outcomes; measures to reduce particulate emissions and prevent health risks for personnel and communities; cultural and archaeological attention and value enhancement; sustainable water resource management and conservation; and transition towards circular economy and biodiversity conservation practices.
