| Water |
High water consumer but most of the needed water is reprocessed. Fresh water is sourced from within the mines at Fresnillo and Ciénega and through wells at Herradura. Minimal water discharges. |
Reduce unit consumption of fresh water through recirculation; control residual water discharges. We limit consumption of fresh water to replacement of evaporated water from tailing dams; we have no residual water discharges. |
| Energy |
High energy consumer, mainly electricity for the beneficiation plant and diesel to operate mobile equipment. |
Reduce unit consumption of energy. We implement energy efficiency projects and seek renewable sources of energy to the extent possible. |
Dust and Greenhouse
Gases |
High energy consumer, mainly electricity for the beneficiation plant and diesel to operate mobile equipment. |
Contain fugitive dust; minimise unit CO2 emissions. We water down mine roads and use extractors to ventilate underground mines. |
Waste and Hazardous
Materials |
High energy consumer, mainly electricity for the beneficiation plant and diesel to operate mobile equipment. |
Maximise the rate of reuse of industrial and hazardous waste; if needed, ensure their proper containment. We have a range of recycling and waste management initiatives, such as the recycling of spent oil, tyres, copper, paper and cardboard. Tailings dams fully comply with national and international standards and we maintain strict controls over the hazardous materials we use. |
| Land / Biodiversity |
High energy consumer, mainly electricity for the beneficiation plant and diesel to operate mobile equipment. |
Minimise disruptions to flora and fauna on land; mitigate any impact through conservation efforts, relocation and reforestation. We participate in conservation projects in partnership with public agencies and communities. In exploration projects, we reforest previously forested areas where drilling has been performed. |