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Our continual objective is to operate in full compliance with all national, regional, or local environmental regulatory requirements and permits. We are committed to responsible environmental management at every stage of the mine lifecycle, from exploration and operation through to closure and reclamation. To reach this objective, we will focus on:
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We will provide workers with the knowledge required to recognize and respond to environmental issues/incidents at their site. |
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Our goal in Mexico is to minimize our footprint, to mitigate our impacts and to leave behind lands in the Sierra Madres that will support productive uses for future generations. |
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Water is used in the production of gold and silver, primarily in ore processing and for dust suppression. UC is committed to the sustainable use of water resources. |
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Responsible energy use benefits the Company’s bottom line, the environment and the communities where we operate, and involves an ongoing focus on the efficiency of our operations. |
- Waste Rock and Tailings Management
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Mining involves removal of non-economic rock to access ore deposits. This material is called waste rock. Tailings material is the finely ground slurry remaining after ore has been processed and the gold removed. Both tailings and waste rock are effectively managed at UC’s operations |
- Stewardship Opportunities and Wildlife Protection
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UC is committed to protecting and enhancing biodiversity in the areas where we mine. Reconciling economic and social development opportunities with the need for biodiversity conservation and environmental protection requires innovative approaches to land management. |
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