Drone view of the Santa Filomena settlement in Sancos, Ayacucho

Strengthening our commitment to

Sustainability

MINAM ★ 1st star · Zero child labour

We care for our surroundings in Sancos (Ayacucho) through a closed solution loop, circular economy, and carbon footprint measurement, and turn ethical gold into community infrastructure.

Peru Carbon Footprint

First star from MINAM

We measured our greenhouse gas emissions across our Lima offices, mine, and plant with technical support from Bureau Veritas. MINAM awarded us the first-star diploma (measurement level) on Dec 31, 2023.

★ Awarded

First star · Measurement

Emissions figure (tCO₂eq): update in progress

Official Peru Carbon Footprint diploma, measurement level, awarded by MINAM to Minera SOTRAMI S.A.

Environmental management

We operate in a closed loop

Closed loop and cyanide control

Leach tailings go to the lined Tailings Facility B and solution returns to grinding from the Barren Pond, with quarterly participatory water, air, and noise monitoring and continuous WAD cyanide control (ICMI).

Illustrative image

Circular economy

In 2023 we raised solid-waste valorization from 20% to 28% and recycled 70% of used oils through licensed operators and solidarity campaigns with ANIQUEM.

Environmental compliance

We comply with SEIA Law No. 27446, our EIA (2003), the Plant EIA-sd (2015), CIRA clearances, and the Santa Filomena II Plant Closure Plan filed with DREM Ayacucho.

Community relations

We grew alongside Santa Filomena

We were born alongside the town of Santa Filomena (over 3,500 residents), where eradicating child labour is our founding social milestone.

Agreements & human rights

Projects agreed with communities

We hold agreements with the Sancos Chaquipampa community (PEN 250,000 for 5 km of the Brimbilleo irrigation canal) and Malco (294 ha), plus road paving, wastewater treatment connections, and equipment for José María Arguedas School.

Direct Social Influence Area (AISD) — Sancos District, Lucanas, Ayacucho: C.P. Santa Filomena (> 3,500 hab.) · C.P. San Luis · San Luis Alta · Santa Rosa Alta · Santa Rosa Baja · Española · Colibrí · Santa Rita · Convento · Macacona · Santa Rosa · Plantera · Bonaparte · Huambrina · Aniqui · Vista Alegre · Tani · Quebrada Pampa
Indirect Social Influence Area (AISI) — Jaqui District, Caravelí, Arequipa: Concoma · Santa Rita · Colca Grande · Pampa Nueva · Villa Vista

Map of the Direct (Sancos, Lucanas) and Indirect (Jaqui, Caravelí) Social Influence Areas — Direct (Sancos) and indirect (Jaqui) influence areas

Shared value

Ethical gold becomes infrastructure

In 2023 we secured USD 1,541,989.82 in Fairtrade Premium (+464% vs. 2022) and built a 50/50 USD 2,933,603 portfolio with the Swiss Better Gold Association.

1.54 M USD

Fairtrade Premium 2023

2.93 M USD

Swiss Better Gold portfolio

USD 950,000 Dignified worker housing modules at camp Completed
USD 1,533,603 22.9 kV (5 MW) primary power grid interconnection Co-financed portfolio
USD 300,000 Two Potable Water Treatment Plants (PTAP) Co-financed portfolio
USD 150,000 Industrial camp laundry facility Co-financed portfolio