African Gold Group is committed to working with local stakeholders to share the value of responsible resource development. As part of the requirement for mine construction, AGG is completing an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and Environmental and Social Management Plan.
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
- Environmental permit under Malian rule was granted in 2015 covering mining, process plant, TSF and infrastructure
- Currently undergoing review to extend the permit under new mine parameters (expected to take no more than 2 months)
- ESIA study will be prepared in accordance to the IFC and World Bank guidelines
Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
- Detailed ESMP in development as part of on-the-ground strategy
- Communication ongoing with local community Chiefs to align requirements
- Initial needs through consultation have been developed
- Initial phase during exploration:
- Labor being sourced from local villages where skills are available
- Majority of expenditure from suppliers registered in Mali
- Procurement of local goods and services
- Focus on utilizing local and regional suppliers and contractors
- Malaria control, HIV and STIs education will become part of the AGG`s CSR model
- ESMP development and implementation will target and include:
- Health, hygiene, sanitation
- Education
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Employment and development of local business
- Access to safe drinking water
- Infrastructure
Provenance and Transparency of Processed Gold
SAFE LTD has created a Digital Supply Chain Map for African Gold Group which will enable it to assess and address all risks along its future supply chain which could be subject to corruption or affected by conflict minerals regulation. The Digital Supply Chain Map also provides the backbone for implementing the right technology to show provenance and traceability. By beginning the process prior to operation allows the Company to develop a robust and risk-free supply chain of gold from production through to finished product. End-users will have access to this supply chain to ensure integrity at every step of the process.
