Environment is “the set of elements that surround an individual or a species and some of which contribute directly to its needs”.
In order to preserve the environment, several organizations at the national and international level fight for a better management of this environment.
ACM has its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAS), validated by the administration in charge of the environmental regulation of the country & we keep updating the same as and when required.
Respecting the decree 539 / PR / MEFEPEN of July 15, 2005 which regulates the obtaining of The EIAS certificate, In support of the regulations of the Gabonese mining code.
Certain practices we follow to preserve and conserve the environment are :
- Planning based on hydrography surveys to minimize exploitation
- Managing tailings of the metals to have minimum wastage
- Reduce felling of trees for developmental purposes
- Planning road access trails preventing deforestation
- Sustainably carrying out operations and managing the land
- Environmental risk assessment before all projects
- Proper waste management of all types of industrial and household wastes is followed
The Water Management policy of ACM is fully in line with the expectations of sustainable development and we are focused on better water quality around our operating sites, which is a major challenge.That’s why ACM has set up her own a water testing laboratory to regularly test the water quality and ensure that it remains viable not only for wildlife, aquatic environments but also local communities.
Mining operations usually create a negative environmental impact, both during the mining activity and after the mine has closed.
Mine rehabilitation is the process of repairing the damage done by mining activities. This can sometimes involve making the site safe and stable. ACM’s best practices strive to create a landscape that can support future uses of the land.
At ACM, we do our best to ensure that we comply with environmental law and that we try to do more to protect the environment in the best possible way possible.
We at ACM take Pride in our Strategy to rehabilitate the mined land in a continuous process for the land to regain its natural self & benefit the community.