Soma Gold Corp.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Operadora informed SLR that no compliance issues have been raised by the environmental authorities. The SLR QP is not aware of any environmental issues related to non-compliance with respect to underground mining or milling operations.
- Several environmental management programs were developed as part of the overall Environmental Management Plan implemented by Operadora.
Social Achievements
- Operadora has established a Social Management Plan as part of the approved Environmental Management Plan and carries out a number of social initiatives and programs within the area of influence of El Bagre.
- In 2021, CORANTIOQUIA awarded Operadora their Environmental Sustainability Award in the “A” Category which recognizes Operadora’s efforts to go beyond the current legal regulations to implement the highest level of environmental best practices.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Complete construction (currently underway) on a new cell (Stage 3) before the next rainy season.
Environmental Challenges
- Continued operation of the El Bagre Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Stage 2 is considered to be high-risk, due to the upstream raise design, ad hoc capacity expansions via Geotube containers, and gaps on design and operating documentation. The TSF has no emergency spillway and relies on pumping to control water levels in the tailings pond.
Mitigation Strategies
- Complete construction (currently underway) on a new cell (Stage 3) before the next rainy season. Soma developed a schedule for the TSF Stage 3 construction, which started in November 2022 and shows completion of the starter dam targeted for April 2023.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: NI 43-101
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- In December 2021, CORANTIOQUIA awarded Operadora their Environmental Sustainability Award in the “A” Category