SilverCrest Metals Inc.
2022  ESG Scorecard
Published on  June 13, 2023
SilverCrest Metals Inc. (the "Company" or "SilverCrest") is a Canadian precious metals producer headquartered in Vancouver, BC, that is focused on new exploration discoveries, value-added acquisitions and production assets in Mexico’s historic precious metal districts. The Company’s principal focus is its Las Chispas Operation (the "Las Chispas Operation"), in Sonora, Mexico. SilverCrest’s ongoing initiative is to increase its asset base by expanding current resources and reserves, acquiring, discovering and developing high value precious metals projects and ultimately operating multiple silver-gold mines in the Americas. The Company is led by a proven management team in all aspects of the precious metal mining sector, including taking projects through discovery, finance, on time and on budget construction, and production.
Disclaimer and Forward Looking Statements
Company Profile
Organizational Profile
Name SilverCrest Metals Inc.
Describe nature of activities, brands, products and services SilverCrest is a Canadian precious metals
producer headquartered in Vancouver, BC, that
is focused on new exploration discoveries,
value-added acquisitions and production assets
in Mexico’s historic precious metal districts.
The Company’s principal focus is its Las Chispas
Operation, in Sonora, Mexico.
Link to Corporate Website https://www.silvercrestmetals.com/
Industry Classification NAICS:
212220 Gold and silver ore mining

ISIC:
B0729 Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores
Market Capitalization $1 Billion USD up to $5 Billion USD
Type of Operations Primarily production oriented
Company Headquarters Vancouver, Canada
ESG Accountability
Role and Name of highest authority within company for Environment, Social and Governance strategy, programs and performance Board of Directors
ESG Reporting Period
Unless otherwise noted, all data contained in this report covers the following period
From 2022-01-01
To 2022-12-31
External Assurance
Describe its policy and practice for seeking external assurance, including whether and how the highest governance body and senior executives are involved For this report, the Company did not seek
external assurance. A policy and practice for
engaging external assurance will be considered
for 2023.

The Board of Directors has delegated the
oversight of the environmental, social capital,
human capital, and other climate-related
factors to the Safety, Environmental and Social
Sustainability (“SESS”) Committee, which was
established in May 2019.  The purpose of the
SESS Committee is to assist the Board of
Directors in fulfilling its oversight
responsibilities by reviewing and guiding the
sustainability, social responsibility,
environmental, and health & safety policies and
work plans of the Company. The SESS
Committee has adopted a written charter that
sets out its mandate and responsibilities that is
accessible on the Company’s website. The SESS
Committee meets and reports to the Board of
Directors at least biannually in each fiscal year,
and at such other times during each year as it
deems appropriate. In 2022, the SESS
Committee met five times and plans to meet
four times in 2023.

At the Management level, a new internal (ESG)
structure was established in 2022, extending
from corporate headquarters to the
operational team in Mexico. This governance
structure ensures that all ESG risks are tracked,
understood, discussed, and addressed at all
levels and geographies of the Company,
including the Board. It also ensures that there is
a clear chain of accountability that enables
ESG-related information to be efficiently
communicated up and down the organization.
Safety, Environmental and Social Sustainability
Committee Charter
Has the report been externally assured No
Audit Status
Identify the degree to which any inputs of the report are third-party checked Self-Declared
Financial Reporting Period
Specify the frequency of sustainability reporting Annually
Whether Financial reporting period aligns with the period for its sustainability reporting Yes
This 2022 ESG Scorecard has the same
reporting period as covered in the Company's
financial reporting, January 1, 2022 to
December 31, 2022. The Company's financial
reporting was published earlier on March 13,
2023 with an effective date of March 10, 2023.
Specify the contact point for questions about the report or reported information Please contact
sustainability@silvercrestmetals.com for
questions regarding the 2022 ESG Scorecard or
its content.
Products or Services
Report the quantity of products or services provided during the reporting period The Company's recovered metal totalled
17,770 ounces of gold and 1.74 million ounces
of silver.  Total metal sold during the reporting
period was 11,400 ounces of gold and 1.12
million ounces of silver.
Explain any products or services that are banned in certain markets SilverCrest does not produce products or
services banned in any markets.
Geographic Scope of Report
Unless otherwise noted, the data in this report covers ESG matters related to the following countries of operations
   •  Canada
   •  Mexico
SilverCrest is a Canadian precious metals
producer headquartered in Vancouver, BC,
with an ongoing initiative to increase its asset
base by expanding current resources and
reserves, acquiring, discovering and developing
high value precious metals projects and
ultimately operating multiple silver-gold mines
in the Americas. The Company's principal focus
is its Las Chispas Operation in Sonora,
Mexico.  As a result, the data in this 2022 ESG
Scorecard  covers ESG matters primarily for the
Las Chispas Operation in Mexico.
Identify notable exclusions, and reference any existing or planned reports that do or will address these (e.g, assets recently divested or acquired, non-managed joint ventures, specific exploration activities, recently closed sites, etc.) The Company's 2022 ESG Scorecard covers
ESG matters primarily for the Las Chispas
Operation in Mexico.

The Company has other properties located in
Mexico that are either in the exploration phase
or inactive. Please refer to the Company's
Annual Information Form for additional details
on these properties.
SilverCrest 2022 Annual Information Form
Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations
Identify all of the entity's countries of operations that align with the World Bank's list of "Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations" None
Business Operations Scope of Report
Identify notable exclusions, and reference any existing or planned reports that do or will address these (e.g, assets recently divested or acquired, non-managed joint ventures, specific exploration activities, recently closed sites, etc.) The Company's 2022 ESG Scorecard covers
ESG matters primarily for the Las Chispas
Operation in Mexico.

The Company has other properties located in
Mexico that are either in the exploration phase
or inactive. Please refer to the Company's
Annual Information Form for additional details
on these properties.
Mineral Resource Types in Scope
Which of the following mineral resource types are covered by this report
   •  Inferred
   •  Indicated
   •  Measured
Las Chispas Mineral Resource and Reserve
Estimates
Mineral Reserve Types in Scope
Which of the following mineral reserve types are covered by this report
   •  Proven
   •  Probable
Las Chispas Mineral Resource and Reserve
Estimates
Currency
Unless otherwise noted, all financial figures referenced in this report are in the following currency USD
Markets
Report the sector(s) in which it is active Primary metal
SilverCrest is a precious metal producer
serving sectors requiring metallic production.
Markets served by the reporting organization, including
Geographic locations where products and services are offered USA
The Company started the processing plant at
its Las Chispas Operation in late May 2022.
Gold and silver doré produced at Las Chispas
requires further refining by third-party refiners
before being provided to the market as bullion.
During 2022, the Company had a refinery
agreement with a refiner in North America, and
precious metals trading accounts with the
refiner and two other North American bullion
traders.
The demographic or other characteristics of the markets including Gold and silver doré can be readily sold on
many markets throughout the world and the
market price can be ascertained on demand.
Reporting Practice
Report significant changes from previous reporting periods in the list of material topics and topic Boundaries Does not apply
This 2022 ESG Scorecard is the Company's first
ESG Scorecard.
Provide a list of all legal entities included in its sustainability reporting The Company's legal entities included in its
sustainability reporting include SilverCrest
Metals Inc., NorCrest Metals Inc., and
Compañía Minera La Llamarada, S.A. de C.V.
If the organization has audited consolidated financial statements or financial information filed on public record, specify the differences between the list of entities included in its financial reporting and the list included in its sustainability reporting All entities in the Company's audited
consolidated financial statements are also
included in its sustainability reporting.
If the organization consists of multiple entities, explain the approach used for consolidating the information The Company’s principal subsidiary at
December 31, 2022 was the wholly owned
Compañía Minera La Llamarada, S.A. de C.V.,
located in Mexico, whose principal  purpose is
its Las Chispas Operation. Intercompany assets,
liabilities, equity, income, expenses, and cash
flows between the Company and its
subsidiaries are eliminated on consolidation.
Does the approach involve adjustments to information for minority interests Does not apply. The Company does not have
any minority interests.
How does the approach take into account mergers, acquisitions, and disposal of entities or parts of entities The Company includes this information in its
sustainability reporting all entities that it
controls as of December 31, 2022.
Explain whether and how the approach differs across the disclosures in this Standard and across material topics This approach does not differ across the
disclosures in this Standard and across material
topics.
Report the reasons for restatements, if any, from previous reporting periods Does not apply. The Company did not have any
restatements from previous reporting periods.
Explain the effect of such restatements Does not apply.
Provide the contact point for questions regarding the report or its contents Please contact
sustainability@silvercrestmetals.com for
questions regarding the 2022 ESG Scorecard or
its content.
Membership of Associations
List of the industry associations, other membership associations, and national or international advocacy organizations in which the organisation participates in a significant role CAMIMEX (Mexican Mining Chamber),  Clúster
Minero de Sonora (Sonoran Mining
Cluster),  Clúster Energía Sonora (Sonoran
Energy Cluster), and AIMMGM (Association of
Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Geologists
of Mexico).
The Company participates on these
associations' conference calls and
presentations about different topics (e.g.
security, safety, social responsibility, etc.)
Raw Material Produced
Identify the total amount of each raw material produced 54.759
Metals 54.759
Gold (Au) (tonne) 0.553
During 2022, the Company recovered 17,770
ounces of gold at its Las Chispas Operation.
Silver (Ag) (tonne) 54.206
During 2022, the Company recovered 1.74
million ounces of silver at its Las Chispas
Operation.
Finished Product for Sale
Identify the total amount of each finished product for sale 49.961
Metals 49.961
Gold (Au) (tonne) 0.553
During 2022, the Company recovered 17,770
ounces of gold at its Las Chispas Operation.
Silver (Ag) (tonne) 49.408
During 2022, the Company recovered 1.74
million ounces of silver at its Las Chispas
Operation.
Net Sales
Report the following information ($Millions)
Report the net sales (for private sector organizations) ($Millions) 44
From the gold and silver doré produced at Las
Chispas in 2022, the Company sold
approximately 11,400 ounces of gold for $19.7
million (accounting for approximately 45% of
the Company’s revenue in 2022) and 1.12
million ounces of silver for $23.8 million
(accounting for approximately 55% of the
Company's revenue in 2022).
Report the net sales (for public sector organizations)($Millions) 0
Does not apply. The Company is a publicly
listed company on the TSX and NYSE American.
Organizational Profile
Provide a list of externally-developed economic, environmental and social charters, principles, or other initiatives to which the organization subscribes, or which it endorses, e.g., GRI, UN Global Compact SilverCrest Metals conducts its business
operations and reports in alignment with the
following principles:

- Global Reporting Initiative GRI,
- Sustainability Accounting Standards Board
SASB,
- Task Force on Climate-related Financial
Disclosures (TCFD),
- International Council on Mining and Metals
(ICMM)
Strategy
Provide a description of key impacts, risks, and opportunities, The major climate risk for SilverCrest was
determined to be water scarcity in the region of
operation. This was determined through a
climate risk analysis conducted as part of
SilverCrest's TCFD disclosure.  The water risk
identified did not pose a critical threat to
SilverCrest as the Las Chispas Operation has a
relatively low environmental impact and water-
usage footprint. If managed correctly, there is
not expected to be any operational disruption
related to water shortage to occur throughout
the life cycle of mine operations. However, it is
expected that water scarcity and droughts will
have a major impact on the surrounding
communities that rely on water for their
livelihoods and wellbeing. SilverCrest sees this
as both a risk, but also an opportunity to add
value to the local communities by supporting
them through the expected water impacts. As
such, SilverCrest has embarked on a five-year
water stewardship plan (2022 to 2026) to
revitalize the water infrastructure in the area.
SilverCrest 2022 TCFD Report

SilverCrest 2022 Water Stewardship Report
Provide a statement from the highest governance body or most senior executive of the organization (i.e., CEO, chair, or equivalent senior position) about the relevance of sustainable development to the organization and its strategy for for contributing to sustainable development. (CEO's message for this report) Please refer to pages 5 - 8 of the 2022 ESG
Report.
Supply Chain
a. Report on significant changes to the organization’s size, structure, ownership, or supply chain, including During 2022, SilverCrest did not have any
significant changes to its organization's size,
structure or ownership.
Please refer to the Company's 2022 AIF for
additional details on the Company's size,
structure and ownership and below for changes
to the Company's operations.

SilverCrest 2022 AIF
Changes in Locations and Operations
i. Changes in the location of, or changes in, operations, including facility openings, closings, and expansions In late May 2022, the Company completed
construction at Las Chispas, ahead of schedule
and under budget, and commenced
commissioning. Since commissioning, the Las
Chispas processing plant had performed in-line
or ahead of the 2021 Feasibility Study
expectations on operating metrics. The
Company declared commercial production,
effective November 1, 2022.

During 2022, approximately 188 kt of ore were
processed at a grade of 3.05 gpt Au and 312 gpt
Ag, or 577 gpt AgEq, compared to the 2021
Feasibility Study plan of 2.53 gpt Au and 254
gpt Ag, or 474 gpt AgEq. Metallurgical
recoveries in 2022 were 96.5% for Au and
92.5% for Ag, or 94.4% AgEq.
In 2022, recovered metal totaled 17.8 koz Au
and 1.7 million oz Ag, or 3.3 million oz AgEq
which compared to the 2021 Feasibility Study
of 12.2 koz Au and 1.2 million oz Ag, or 2.3
million oz AgEq.
Changes in Capital Structure
ii. Changes in the share capital structure and other capital formation, maintenance, and alteration operations (for private sector organizations) During 2022, SilverCrest did not have a
significant change to its share capital structure.
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had
147,156,264 common shares and no preferred
shares outstanding.
SilverCrest 2022 Financial Statements
Changes in Supply Chain
iii. Changes in the location of suppliers, the structure of the supply chain, or relationships with suppliers, including selection and termination Does not apply. The Company commenced
commissioning of the Las Chispas processing
plant in late May 2022.
Policy commitments
Provide a description of the organization’s policy commitments for responsible business conduct SilverCrest is committed to promoting a culture
of ethical business conduct and conducting
business in a socially and environmentally
responsible manner, and meeting or surpassing
regulatory requirements in all its exploration,
development, mining and closure activities. The
Company’s policies relevant to this
commitment include the following:

- Advance Notice Policy
- Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy
- Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
- Community Policy
- Disclosure Policy
- Diversity Policy
- Environmental Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Human Rights Policy
- Incentive Compensation Clawback Policy
- Majority Voting Policy for Election of
Directors
- Security Trading Policy
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Water Management Policy

Furthermore, SilverCrest and its subsidiaries
are committed to a culture of respect, honesty,
integrity and accountability. The Company
requires the highest standards of professional
and ethical conduct from its employees, officers
and directors. Employees may choose to remain
anonymous in reporting any concerns they may
have about accounting or financial
irregularities, breaches in our Code of Business
Conduct and Ethics, or offer ideas and
suggestions that may improve the Company’s
operations. For more information, please see
the Company's:

- Grievance Mechanism
- Whistleblower Policy
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy
(English)

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy
(Spanish)

Grievance Mechanism (English)

Grievance Mechanism (Spanish)

Whistleblower (English)

Whistleblower (Spanish)
What are (if any) the authoritative intergovernmental instruments that the commitments reference SilverCrest's policy commitments comply with
all applicable laws and regulations, and/or best
practices where the former is lacking.

The Company's multiple commitments for
responsible business conduct reference
intergovernmental instruments, including but
not limited to:

-IFC 2012 Policy and Performance Standards
-ILO
-International Bill of Human Rights
-TCFD
-ICMM Water Stewardship Framework
-ICMM Good practices for Grievance
Management
Do the commitments stipulate conducting due diligence SilverCrest policy commitments require either
due diligence, monitoring, regular reviews,
and/or reporting on the policy commitments.  

SilverCrest stakeholders additionally have
access to the Company's Whistleblower and
Grievance Mechanism.
Do the commitments stipulate applying the Precautionary Principle or Approach Yes
Do the commitments stipulate respecting human rights Yes
Describe the specific policy commitment to respect human rights Please refer to the links below for access to
SilverCrest's Human Rights Policy
commitments in English and Spanish.
Human Rights Policy (English)

Human Rights Policy (Spanish)
What are (if any) the internationally recognized human rights that the commitment covers SilverCrest considers “Human Rights” to be all
internationally recognized human rights
referred to in the International Bill of Human
Rights and the International Labour
Organization (ILO) Declaration of Fundamental
Principles and Rights at Work.
What are the categories of stakeholders, including at-risk or vulnerable groups, that the organization gives particular attention to in the commitment SilverCrest's Human Rights Policy gives
particular attention to the Company’s people
and partners, including employees,
shareholders, contractors, suppliers, local
communities and any other Company
stakeholder. The Policy also bans child and
forced labour and requires respect for
indigenous populations as at-risk or vulnerable
populations.
Provide links to the policy commitments, if publicly available, or, if the policy commitments are not publicly available, explain the reason for this Please refer to the links below for access to the
Company's publicly available policy
commitments.
ESG Policies and Guidelines

Whistleblower and Grievance Mechanism
Report the level at which each policy commitment was approved within the organization, including whether this is the most senior level SilverCrest's corporate policies are approved
by the Company's Board of Directors, which is
the most senior level of the organization.
To what extent the policy commitments apply to the organization’s activities and to its business relationships Respect for Human Rights is consistent with
SilverCrest’s values outlined in the Company’s
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which are
fundamental to the sustainability of the
Company and the communities within which
SilverCrest operates. A diverse and inclusive
workplace is critical to SilverCrest’s success
and all personnel have a responsibility, both
individually and collectively, to operate in a way
which respects Human Rights and fosters an
inclusive culture.

SilverCrest is sensitive to Human Rights issues
associated with mining activities. The Company
seeks to prevent causing or contributing to
adverse human rights impacts and will address,
mitigate, and monitor any such impacts in a
timely manner.

Company employees, officers, directors,
agents, consultants, contractors, and other
representatives are considered company
personnel and are contractually obligated to
adhere to the Company's policy commitments.
Describe how the policy commitments are communicated to workers, business partners, and other relevant parties SilverCrest has developed and implemented
procedures, training and internal reporting
structures to disseminate the Policy
throughout the Company and into project
exploration, short- and long-term planning,
mine development, construction, operation and
mine closure.
Embedding policy commitments
Describe how the organization embeds each of its policy commitments for responsible business conduct throughout its activities and business relationships Please refer to the information below for a
description of the Company's implementation
and enforcement of its policy commitments.
How are responsibilities allocated in order to implement the commitments across different levels within the organization Please refer to the attached file for a
description of how ESG responsibilities are
allocated across different levels within the
Company.
ESG Governance Structure
How are the commitments integrated into organizational strategies, operational policies, and operational procedures Please refer to the document attached for a
description of SIlverCrest's ESG strategy.
ESG Strategy
How does the organization implement its commitments with and through its business relationships SilverCrest's policy commitments extend to all
third parties conducting business with the
Company.

In addition, SilverCrest's Board of Directors has
approved a Supplier Code of Conduct that
requires suppliers adhere to the Company's
policy commitments.
Ethics and Integrity
Describe the mechanisms for individuals to: seek advice on implementing the organization’s policies and practices for responsible business conduct SilverCrest's site-level management is directly
responsible for identifying potential
stakeholder concerns on the Company's
responsible business conduct. Issues that are
not resolved at the site level, or require
increased oversight, are escalated to the
executive team. All issues are subsequently
reported to the Board of Directors.
Describe the mechanisms for individuals to: raise concerns about the organization’s business conduct In addition to shareholder meetings, where
shareholders can raise concerns, SilverCrest
offers stakeholders access to the Company's
Whistleblower hotline and the Grievance
Mechanism regarding the Company's business
conduct. These mechanisms allow individuals to
raise concerns anonymously if desired.
Supply Chain
Provide a description of the organization’s supply chain, including the types of suppliers (e.g., brokers, contractors, wholesalers, etc.) SilverCrest and its subsidiaries believe that
success is best achieved by making ethical and
responsible business decisions. The Company
adopted a Supplier Code of Conduct, which
outlines the expectations SilverCrest has of
each of the Company’s suppliers, vendors,
contractors, consultants, agents and any others
who provide goods and services to SilverCrest.

For the Company's Las Chispas Operation,
SilverCrest has entered into various
agreements with suppliers and contractors,
including but not limited to:

- underground mining;
- drilling;
- explosives;
- power;
- supply of consumables;
- catering;
- security;
- personnel transportation;
- refining; and etc.
Total estimated number of suppliers throughout its supply chain and in each tier (e.g., first tier, second tier); 0
This information is not available for the
reporting period. Please see information above.
Estimated Total number of Business Entities in its downstream 2
Gold and silver doré produced at Las Chispas
requires further refining by third-party refiners
before being provided to the market as bullion.
The Company currently has a refinery
agreement with a refiner in North America, and
precious metals trading accounts with the
refiner and two other bullion traders. Gold and
silver doré can be readily sold on many markets
throughout the world and the market price can
be ascertained on demand. From the gold and
silver doré produced at Las Chispas in 2022,
the Company sold approximately 11,400
ounces of gold for $19.7 million (accounting for
approximately 45% of the Company’s revenue
in 2022) and 1.12 million ounces of silver for
$23.8 million (accounting for approximately
55% of the Company’s revenue in 2022) to two
customers.
Geographic location of the downstream entities USA
Describe significant changes in the information reported about business activities, value chain and other business relationships compared to the previous reporting period The Company’s principal focus is its Las Chispas
Operation in Sonora, Mexico. 2022 was a
construction and ramp-up year at Las Chispas,
with construction of the processing plant
completed and commissioning undertaken in
late May 2022. The Company declared
commercial production for the Las Chispas
Operation on November 1, 2022. Please refer
to the Company's 2022 Annual Information
Form for details of SilverCrest's three-year
history.
SilverCrest 2022 Annual Information Form
Material Topics
Governance of Material Topics
Describe the process followed to determine the organization's material topics, including:
i. How has the organization identified actual and potential, negative and positive impacts on the economy, environment, and people, including impacts on their human rights, across its activities and business relationships; provide details
   •  Environmental impact assessment
   •  Social impact assessment
ii. How has the organization prioritized the impacts for reporting based on their significance SilverCrest underwent a materiality
assessment in which stakeholders were asked
to rank material ESG issues related to the
Company. The findings from this survey and the
subsequent materiality matrix produced were
integral to informing SilverCrest's ESG
strategy. Both the materiality matrix and ESG
strategy are disclosed. In addition, a climate
risk analysis was conducted as part of
SilverCrest's TCFD reporting process and the
findings from that analysis identified drought
and water scarcity as the main physical climate
risks. As a result of these findings, SilverCrest
has invested into improving water
infrastructure in the region which is described
in more detail in the ICMM-aligned Water
Stewardship Report published in 2022.
Specify the stakeholders and experts whose views have informed the process of determining its material topics and provide details
   •  Business partners
   •  Employees and other workers
   •  Local communities
List the organization's material topics
   •  Water
   •  Occupational Health and Safety
   •  Labor Practices
   •  Local Communities
   •  Other, please specify
Other material topics for SilverCrest include:
Access to natural resources, Employee
wellbeing and Social impact of infrastructure
investments and services supported.
Report changes to the list of material topics compared to the previous reporting period No change
For the top 5 material topics, the reporting organization shall report the following information:
Topic #1 Water
An explanation of why the topic is material; describe the actual and potential, negative and positive impacts on the economy, environment, and people, including impacts on their human rights SilverCrest conducted a climate risk analysis as
part of its TCFD reporting process. The analysis
identified water scarcity and drought to be the
key climate risks for the Company. Although
the Company does not expect operational
disruptions related to water shortage to occur
throughout the life cycle of mine operations, it
is expected that water scarcity and droughts
will have a major impact on the surrounding
communities that rely on water for their
livelihoods and wellbeing.
Where the impacts occur At site and in the communities proximal to
SilverCrest's Las Chispas Operation.
The organization’s involvement with the impacts. e.g., whether the organization has caused or contributed to the impacts, or is directly linked to the impacts through its business relationships SilverCrest has not caused the impacts directly,
but does contribute to it on a small scale by
using the same water for mining operations,
although on a much lower scale than the nearby
agricultural activities.
Report whether the organization is involved with the negative impacts through its activities or as a result of its business relationships, and describe the activities or business relationships Activities
Describe/provide a link to the corporate policies or commitments regarding the topic Water Stewardship Report and Water
Management Policy
Water Stewardship Report

Water Management Policy
Explain how the organization manages the topic; describe actions taken and related impacts, including
Actions to prevent or mitigate potential negative impacts SilverCrest is investing in the local water
infrastructure, such as agricultural aqueducts
to improve water efficiency and reduce water
loss while it is being diverted to fields.
Actions to address actual negative impacts, including actions to provide for or cooperate in their remediation This information is not available for the
reporting period.
Actions to manage actual and potential positive impacts During this process of repairing local water
infrastructure, SilverCrest has regularly
engaged local stakeholders for feedback on the
projects. Building these relationships with the
local community, as well as with government
agencies, reduced the risk of losing
SilverCrest's social license to operate.
Report the following information about tracking the effectiveness of the actions taken
Processes used to track the effectiveness of the actions;
   •  Impact assessments
   •  Stakeholder feedback
Goals, targets, and indicators used to evaluate progress; SilverCrest is in the process of establishing
KPIs and targets to monitor progress.
The effectiveness of the actions, including progress toward the goals and targets; any related adjustments This information is not available for the
reporting period.
Lessons learned and how these have been incorporated into the organization’s operational policies and procedures This information is not available for the
reporting period.
Describe how engagement with stakeholders has informed the actions taken and how it has informed whether the actions have been effective Engaging local stakeholders was integral in
understanding the needs of the local
communities and identifying the critical water
infrastructure that should be prioritized in our
water stewardship plan and investments.
Topic #2 Local Communities
An explanation of why the topic is material; describe the actual and potential, negative and positive impacts on the economy, environment, and people, including impacts on their human rights The Company's Las Chispas Operation is
located near the town of Arizpe as well as
several other small communities. Social license
to operate has historically been a common issue
in the mining industry due to the way local
communities have been affected, the negative
consequences of which can lead to operational
delays. As such, maintaining positive
relationships with the local communities is
important for ensuring long-term business
resilience.
Where the impacts occur Within the local communities and towns in
which they live.
The organization’s involvement with the impacts. e.g., whether the organization has caused or contributed to the impacts, or is directly linked to the impacts through its business relationships SilverCrest regularly communicates and
engages with local community associations and
groups to understand their needs and how the
Company can help.
Report whether the organization is involved with the negative impacts through its activities or as a result of its business relationships, and describe the activities or business relationships Both Activities and business relationships
Describe/provide a link to the corporate policies or commitments regarding the topic Community Policy
Community Policy
Explain how the organization manages the topic; describe actions taken and related impacts, including
Actions to prevent or mitigate potential negative impacts SilverCrest regularly communicates and
engages with local community associations and
groups to understand their needs and how the
Company can help.
Actions to address actual negative impacts, including actions to provide for or cooperate in their remediation SilverCrest has committed to investing ~US$
1.5M over a 5-year period to improve the water
infrastructure for local communities.
Actions to manage actual and potential positive impacts SilverCrest regularly communicates and
engages with local community associations and
groups to understand their needs and how the
Company can help.
Report the following information about tracking the effectiveness of the actions taken
Processes used to track the effectiveness of the actions Stakeholder feedback
Goals, targets, and indicators used to evaluate progress This information is not available for the
reporting period.
The effectiveness of the actions, including progress toward the goals and targets; any related adjustments Currently, there have been no major issues
raised from local communities that have
resulted in operational delays. This is likely due
to the strong relationships formed and
managed by SilverCrest with these local
communities.
Lessons learned and how these have been incorporated into the organization’s operational policies and procedures This information is not available for the
reporting period.
Describe how engagement with stakeholders has informed the actions taken and how it has informed whether the actions have been effective The Company regularly engages community
associations about any major activities they
plan on taking that will have an impact on the
local community. The stakeholder feedback
from these meetings are integrated into the
actions taken where appropriate. Since
meetings with the community occur on a
regular basis, constant feedback is provided on
the effectiveness of actions taken.
A description of the grievance mechanism: if the management approach includes such mechanism, describe how the stakeholders who are the intended users of the grievance mechanisms are involved in the design, review, operation, and improvement of these mechanism(s) SilverCrest has a grievance mechanism to
provide a formal process for receiving,
registering, investigating and responding to
questions, concerns, suggestions, or grievances
from stakeholders. It is based on International
Council on Mining & Metals’ (ICMM) good
practices for effective grievance management.

Grievances are reported to delegated members
of the Board. Any concerns over accounting,
internal controls, auditing or other financial,
securities or compliance matters can be
reported directly to the Audit Committee Chair
and/or to the Company's legal counsel.

Please refer to the Company's Grievance
Mechanism and Whistleblower Policy for more
information.
SilverCrest Grievance Mechanism and
Whistleblower Policy
Grievance Mechanism: Ownership of the mechanism Please refer to the Company's Grievance
Mechanism - Appendix 3 – Grievance
Categories and Assignments.
Grievance Mechanism: The purpose of the mechanism and its relationship to other grievance mechanisms The purpose of this grievance mechanism is to
provide a formal process for receiving,
registering, investigating and responding to
questions, concerns, suggestions, or grievances
from community stakeholders.
Grievance Mechanism: The organization’s activities that are covered by the mechanism Questions, concerns, suggestions, or grievances
from community stakeholders regarding:

1. Integrity of Financial Reporting, Accounting,
and Operational Data
2. Violation of Laws, Regulations, Policies, and
Procedures
3. Unethical Conduct and Conflict of Interest
4. Fraud and Theft
5. Data Security and Privacy
6. Harm to People, Environment, and Property
7. COVID-19
8. Organizational Issues
9. Whistleblower Protection
10. Suggestions for Improvement
11. Other sensitive reports

Please refer to the Company's Grievance
Mechanism - Appendix 3 - Grievance
Categories and Assignments.
Grievance Mechanism: The intended users of the mechanism Community stakeholders.
Grievance Mechanism: How the mechanism is managed Please refer to Appendix 2 of the Company's
Grievance Mechanism - Grievance Resolution
Process (Register, Review, Report and Resolve).
Grievance Mechanism: The process to address and resolve grievances, including how decisions are made Please refer to Appendix 2 of the Company's
Grievance Mechanism - Grievance Resolution
Process (Register, Review, Report and Resolve).
Grievance Mechanism: The effectiveness criteria used Not applicable.
The total number of grievances filed through the mechanism during the reporting period 0
The number of grievances that were addressed (or reviewed) during the reporting period 0
The number of grievances that were resolved during the reporting period 0
The number of grievances filed through the mechanism prior to the reporting period that were resolved during the reporting period 0
The number of grievances that were resolved by remediation 0
For the grievances that were resolved by remediation - how remedy was provided Not applicable.
Environment
General Disclosure
Compliance with laws and regulations
Report the total number of significant instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations during the reporting period, and a breakdown of this total by: 0
Number of instances for which fines were incurred 0
Number of instances for which non-monetary sanctions were incurred 0
Report the total number of fines for instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations that were paid during the reporting period 0
Report the monetary value of fines for instances of noncompliance with laws and regulations that were paid during the reporting period ($Million) 0
Total number of fines for instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations that occurred in the current reporting period 0
Total monetary value of fines for instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations that occurred in the current reporting period ($Million) 0
Total number of fines for instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations that occurred in previous reporting periods 0
Total monetary value of fines for instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations that occurred in previous reporting periods 0
Describe the significant instances of non-compliance There are no significant instances of
noncompliance in this reporting period.
Describe how it has determined significant instances of non-compliance There are no significant instances of
noncompliance in this reporting period.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Reduction of GHG emissions
GHG emissions reduced as a direct result of reduction initiatives (in metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent) 8,216.000
Gases included in the calculation CO2
Base year or baseline, including the rationale for choosing it Base year
In which Scope the reduction took place Direct (Scope 1)
Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools used Government of Mexico Emissions Calculator
Carbon Offset
Credits
How much CO₂ (metric tonnes) offset credits were purchased? 0.000
Emissions
Emissions Management
Disclose the management approach regarding Emissions SilverCrest has opted to change the power
supply of diesel-powered electricity generating
equipment to that provided by the national
power grid. The consequent impact of this shift
will be a reduction in emissions.

With respect to fugitive emissions, efforts are
being made to maintain controls to mitigate
suspended dust through the application of road
irrigation and wetting of mine rock materials,
and quarterly monitoring is implemented for
the direct measurement of particulate matter
in these emissions.
Air Emissions
Report emissions of air pollutants that are released into the atmosphere
Emissions of carbon monoxide, reported as CO (tonne) 20.370
Emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx), reported as NOx (tonne) 94.220
Emissions of oxides of sulphur (SOx), reported as SOx (tonne) 6.260
Emissions of Particulate Matter 10 micrometres or less in diameter (PM₁₀), reported as PM₁₀ (tonne) 6.710
Emissions of lead and lead compounds, reported as Pb (tonne) 0.000
Emissions of mercury and mercury compounds, reported as Hg (tonne) 0.000
Emissions of non-methane Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) (tonne) 0.000
Discuss the calculation methodology for emissions disclosure Other, please specify
The Las Chispas Operation has electric
equipment for smelting with filtering controls
that capture and convert potential air
emissions resulting from the smelting process.

The data presented correspond to emissions
from electricity generation using diesel as fuel
during the construction stage of the mining
unit, and were calculated using Emission
Factors. This equipment is no longer used since
the facility is powered by the national
electricity distribution system at the start-up of
the operation.
Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS)
The reporting organization shall report the following information
Production, imports, and exports of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) in metric tonnes of CFC-11 (trichlorofluoromethane) equivalent:
Production of of ODS in metric tonnes of CFC-11 (trichlorofluoromethane) equivalent 0
SilverCrest does not produce, import, and/or
export  Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS).
Significant Air Emissions
The reporting organization shall report the following information
Significant air emissions, in kilograms or multiples, for each of the following
iii. Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) 0.000
iv. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) 0.000
No VOCs calculation data available for 2022.
Very Volatile (gaseous) Organic Compounds (VVOCs) 0.000
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) 0.000
Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) 0.000
Mining Sector
vi. Total Particulate Matter (TPM): 96,360.000
mg/m3 per year
PM2.5 0.000
No PM2.5 calculation data available for 2022
PM10 96,360.000
mg/m3 per year
Source of the emission factors used EPA Emission Factors
Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools used Calculations were based on EPA standard
criteria and hazardous air pollutants (HAP) for
industrial and non-industrial processes.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Scope 1
For your operations, disclose the gross global Scope1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the atmosphere of the seven GHGs covered under the Kyoto Protocol (tonne CO₂-e)
The total amount of gross global Scope 1 GHG emissions (CO₂-e) (tonne) 11,137.300
The percentage of its gross global Scope 1 GHG emissions that are covered under an emissions-limiting regulation or program that is intended to directly limit or reduce emissions, such as cap-and-trade schemes, carbon tax/fee systems, and other emissions control (e.g., command-and-control approach) and permit-based mechanisms 0.0000%
In the 2022 reporting period, Mexico did not
implement emissions-limiting regulations.
SilverCrest Metals Inc. reports its GHG
emissions on an annual basis as required by
Mexican Federal law.
Discuss any change in its emissions from the previous reporting period, including whether the change was due to emissions reductions, divestment, acquisition, mergers, changes in output, and/or changes in calculation methodology This report does not contain any significant
changes in the Company's emissions reporting
as it is the first reporting period for GHG
emissions.
In the case that current reporting of GHG emissions to the CDP or other entity (e.g., a national regulatory disclosure program) differs in terms of the scope and consolidation approach used, describe the differences and provide those reported emissions. The information SilverCrest discloses regarding
its emissions may be used for reference or
further disclosure by external entities.
The entity may discuss the calculation methodology for its emissions disclosure, such as if data are from continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS), engineering calculations, or mass balance calculations Calculations for emissions disclosures are
based on annual data derived from
consumption.

The data reported includes information from
the Company's production facilities and
equipment part of Las Chispas' operating mine.
This disclosure does not include information
derived from office and administrative
facilities.
The entity may, where relevant, provide a breakdown of its emissions per mineral produced or business unit SilverCrest discloses for this phase of the
mining project its GHG emissions as a business
unit.
Discuss long-term and short-term strategy or plan to manage its Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions SilverCrest is currently establishing its GHG
Scope 1 baseline.
Scope 1 GHG emissions in the base year (tonne CO₂-e) 0.000
Source of the emission factors and the global warming potential (GWP) rates used, or a reference to the GWP source GHG emissions calculations for this 2022 ESG
report are based on EPA conversion factors.
What consolidation approach is used for emissions Not Applicable
Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools used GHG emissions calculations for this report are
based on EPA conversion factors.
Scope 2
If company specific calculations are not available, disclose the gross location-based energy indirect (Scope 2) global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the atmosphere (tonne CO₂-e):
Does the company purchase externally supplied energy (grid electricity) Yes
In what jurisdiction is the source of energy (utility) located Mexico
The total amount of gross global Scope 2 GHG emissions (CO₂-e) (tonne) 8,097.600
Source of the emission factors and the global warming potential (GWP) rates used, or a reference to the GWP source Source of the emission factors: Agreement
published in the Official Journal of the
Federation (SEMARNAT México), which
establishes the technical particularities and
formulas for the application of methodologies
for the calculation of emissions of greenhouse
gases or compounds.

The Emission Factor for the national electricity
system is 0.423tCO2e/MWh.

(GWP) rates used:
CO2 = 1
CH4= 28
N2O= 265
Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools used Electricity emission factor of the National
Electricity System for the calculation of indirect
greenhouse gas emissions due to electricity
consumption.

Emissions Calculator for the National
Emissions Registry, SEMARNAT, México.
Energy Management
Total energy consumed in aggregate, in gigajoules (GJ) (hydrocarbons and electricity) including the fuel types used (e.g., biomass, hydro-electric power or bioenergy) 220,758.000
During 2022, the Company consumed 69,112
GJ from grid electricity and 151,646 GJ from
fossil fuel.
Percentage energy consumed that was supplied by grid electricity 31.3067%
Percentage of energy consumed that is renewable energy 0.0000%
Energy
Energy Consumption
c. Report the energy consumed in gigajoules for the following :
Electricity consumption (gigajoules, GJ) 69,112.000
Heating consumption (gigajoules, GJ) 0.000
Cooling consumption (gigajoules, GJ) 0.000
Steam consumption (gigajoules, GJ) 0.000
d. Report energy sold in gigajoules and report the totals for each
Electricity sold (gigajoules, GJ) 0.000
Heating sold (gigajoules, GJ) 0.000
Cooling sold (gigajoules, GJ) 0.000
Steam sold (gigajoules, GJ) 0.000
Report the standards, methodologies, assumptions, conversion factors and/or calculation tools used Direct metering equipment and consumption
receipts provided by the electricity distribution
network supplier.
Energy Intensity
The total energy consumption within the organization, in gigajoules 220,758.000
The organizations specific metric chosen to calculate the intensity. Note: when choosing a company specific metric, it must be used throughout all calculations 207,289.000
The metric chosen to calculate the intensity is
tonnes of mineral processed in the reporting
period.
Organization-specific metric to identify the denominator Production volume
Water
Water Management
Analyze and list all operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw and consume water in locations with High (40–80%) or Extremely High (>80%) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institute’s (WRI) Water Risk Atlas tool, Aqueduct The Las Chispas Operation is located in a region
of high baseline water stress according to the
WRI's Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas and Mexico's
National Water Commission (CONAGUA).
Disclose the amount of water that was consumed in its operations (in thousands of cubic meters) 232.358
Total water consumed in locations with high or extremely high baseline water stress (in thousands of cubic meters) 232.358
Was your organization subject to any fines, enforcement orders, and/or other penalties for water-related regulatory violations No
Total number of instances of non-compliance, including violations of a technology-based standard and exceedances of quality-based standards 0
Disclosure of incidents governed by national, state, and local statutory permits and regulations, including, but not limited to, the discharge of a hazardous substances, violation of pretreatment requirements, or total maximum daily load (TMDL) exceedances In this reporting period, SilverCrest did not
suffer incidents of non-compliance that
resulted in formal enforcement actions.
Dislcosure of violations, regardless of their measurement methodology or frequency During 2022, there were no violations to
report.
Water and Effluents
Interactions with Water As A Shared Resource
Describe how the organization interacts with water, including how and where water is withdrawn, consumed, and discharged, and the water-related impacts caused or contributed to, or directly linked to the organization’s activities, products or services by a business relationship (e.g., impacts caused by runoff) The Company uses government-approved
consumption sources. The company uses two
underground wells concessioned by the
federation for mining operations, which means
that water is available in quantity and quality in
the volumes that were authorized and does not
compromise the availability of water for other
uses. The volumes of water that are destined
for operation and services are counted daily by
area, in order to determine the use that is
assigned to it. In the case of facilities in urban
areas, water is supplied by the state
distribution network.

During 2022, the Las Chispas Operation  used
38% of the volume of water under its
concession.
Describe the approach used to identify water-related impacts, including the scope of assessments, their timeframe, and any tools or methodologies used SilverCrest uses the following approaches to
mitigate and manage water-related impacts:

i. maximize water reuse and/or recycling;
ii. minimize wastewater discharge and control
discharge quality;
iii. manage withdrawal and any dewatering if
applicable, to preserve water levels and flows
needed to maintain the surrounding
environment;
iv. develop mitigation strategies for known past
impacts and potential risks;
v. leverage technological water solutions
(improve quality, reduce use, etc.);
vi. strive to follow best practices for potential
implementation; and
vii. consider potential climate change scenarios
for long term planning for Company operations
and local communities.
Describe how water-related impacts are addressed, including how the organization works with stakeholders to steward water as a shared resource, and how it engages with suppliers or customers with significant water-related impacts The Company has a strong commitment to use
water responsibly so that it is used in the
amount required and waste is avoided. The
distribution of water in each of the operational
and service areas is monitored daily, as well as
water used by contractors. In its mining
operation, the production process has a closed
system design that is zero-discharge, thereby
avoiding discharges to the environment.  Grey
water from sanitary services is treated and
reused for dust suppression and watering of
green areas.
Explain the process for setting any water-related goals and targets that are part of the organization’s management approach, and how they relate to public policy and the local context of each area with water stress The Company established a policy for the
responsible use of water in all its operations,
with the objective of aligning and complying
with the requirements established by local,
state and federal authorities, regarding the use
assigned to this resource, creating awareness
among its staff to establish a culture of care and
rational use of available water.
Water Management Policy
Water Discharge-Related Impacts
Provide a description of any minimum standards set for the quality of effluent discharge, and how these minimum standards were determined, including:
i. How standards for facilities operating in locations with no local discharge requirements were determined The Las Chispas Operation is designed to be a
zero-discharge facility. As such, the Las Chispas
Operation does not have controlled discharges.
During 2022, the Las Chispas Operation did not
suffer any uncontrolled discharges from its
operation.
ii. Water quality standards or guidelines developed internally The Las Chispas Operation does not have
controlled discharges. As an operation in
Mexico, any uncontrolled discharge must be
reported and evaluated against the federal
standard of the environmental authority
(NOM-001-SEMARNAT/2021).
iii. Sector-specific standards considered The Las Chispas Operation is designed as a
zero-discharge facility. The operation has water
retention pond structures in place in case of an
emergency.

As an operation in Mexico, any uncontrolled
discharge must be reported and evaluated
against the federal standard of the
environmental authority (NOM-001-
SEMARNAT/2021).
iv. Profile of the receiving waterbody considered The Las Chispas Operation is designed as a
zero-discharge facility. The operation has water
retention pond structures in place in case of an
emergency.
Water Discharge
Report the total water discharge to all areas in megaliters 0.000
iii. Number of incidents of non-compliance with discharge limits 0
Report any contextual information necessary to understand how the data was compiled, including standards, methodologies, and assumptions There are regulatory standards for determining
maximum permissible limits for contaminants
in the quality of water discharge. In Mexico, the
reference is NOM-001-SEMARNAT-2021.
However, the Company does not discharge
water into the natural environment.
Waste
Waste Generation and Significant Waste-Related Impacts
The reporting organization shall report the following information
i. Describe the inputs, activities, and outputs that lead or could lead to these impacts; The Las Chispas Operation requires the
production of waste rock and tailings that are
considered within the industry as significant
waste-related impacts.
ii. Describe whether these impacts relate to waste generated in the organization’s own activities or to waste generated upstream or downstream in its value chain All impacts are related to the Company's own
activities.
Report the total amounts generated of the following and associated risks (tonnes) 500,761.000
Overburden amount (tonnes) 0.000
Rock amount (tonnes) 319,614.000
Tailings amount (tonnes) 181,147.000
Sludges amount (tonnes) 0.000
Report actions, including circularity measures, taken to prevent waste generation in the organization’s own activities and upstream and downstream in its value chain, and to manage significant impacts from waste generated Tailings and waste rock are managed through
the Las Chispas Operation, Maintenance and
Oversight of Tailings Manual.

The management manual guidelines and
procedure is based on the hierarchy of
mitigation and the engineering designs of the
facilities that mitigate potential impacts, such
as the geo-membrane liner of the tailings
facility.
If the waste generated by the organization in its own activities is managed by a third party, a description of the processes used to determine whether the third party manages the waste in line with contractual or legislative obligations The Las Chispas Operation has a Hazardous
Waste Management Plan that is registered
with the Mexican environmental authority
(SEMARNAT). This plan complies with all
applicable national requirements for hazardous
waster management and disposal. The
Company additionally requires evidence of
proper disposal of hazardous material as per
the monitoring and evaluation required by the
management plan.
Describe the processes used to collect and monitor waste-related data SilverCrest's Las Chispas environmental
department is tasked with collecting and
monitoring waste-related data. This includes
verification and production of the following:

1. Waste generation inventory
2. Waste storage inventory
3. Waste transportation and disposal tracking
4. Disposal as per local legislation
5. Waste-Management reports
Waste Generated
Report the total weight of waste generated (tonne) 501,191.000
Report the composition breakdown of the total waste (tonne) For the purposes of this report, the total weight
of waste reported is comprised of hazardous
and non-hazardous waste (municipal solid and
recycling, waste rock and tailings).
Explain the relevance to the companies sector or activities, e.g., tailings for an organization in the mining sector, electronic waste for an organization in the consumer electronics sector, or food waste for an organization in the agriculture or in the hospitality sector The Las Chispas Operation requires the
production of waste rock and tailings that are
considered within the industry as significant
waste-related impacts.
Materials that are present in the waste
   •  Biomass
   •  Metals
   •  Non-metallic minerals
Report contextual information necessary to understand the data and how the data has been compiled Information on the Las Chispas Operation
waste management was compiled for the 2022
reporting period based on the Company's bi-
annual and annual waste management reports.
Waste Diverted from Disposal
Total weight of waste diverted from disposal (tonne) 0
Waste Directed to Disposal
Report the total weight of waste directed to disposal (tonne) 356.15
Total weight of hazardous waste directed to disposal (tonne), and a breakdown of this total by the following recovery operations 170.63
i. Incineration (with energy recovery), (tonne) 0
ii. Incineration (without energy recovery), (tonne) 0
iii. Landfilling (total, tonne) 0
iv. Other recovery operations (total, tonne) 170.63
Other recovery operations - Onsite 170.63
Report the total weight of non-hazardous waste diverted from disposal (tonnes), and a breakdown of this total by the following recovery operations 185.52
i. Incineration (with energy recovery), (tonne) 0
ii. Incineration (without energy recovery), (tonnes) 0
iii. Landfilling (total, tonne) 185.52
Landfilling - Offsite 185.52
iv. Other recovery operations (total, tonne) 0
Disclose contextual information necessary to understand the data and how the data has been compiled All waste-related disclosures for the 2022
reporting period are compiled from the
Company's bi-annual and annual Waste
Management Reports.
Effluents and Waste
Significant Spills
The reporting organization shall report the following information
a. Total number of recorded significant spills 0
Oil spills 0
Fuel spills 0
Spills of wastes 0
Spills of chemicals 0
Other, as specified by the organization 0
Transport of Hazardous Waste
The reporting organization shall report the following information
Total weight for each of the following
i. Hazardous waste transported (tonne) 181.600
Based on shipping, transportation and
reception documents of hazardous waste sent
for final disposal.
ii. Hazardous waste imported (tonne) 0.000
iii. Hazardous waste exported (tonne) 0.000
iv. Hazardous waste treated (tonne) 0.000
Percentage of hazardous waste shipped internationally 0.0000%
Standards, methodologies, and assumptions used Data for this section is based on the net weight
of hazardous waste declared in the shipping
documents for final disposal as per the
Company's bi-annual and annual Waste
Management Reports.
Waste Management
Disclose the total amount of non-mineral waste generated (tonne) 501,191.000
Disclose the total weight of tailings produced (tonne) 181,147.000
Disclose the total amount of waste rock generated (tonne) 319,614.000
Disclose the total amount of overburden removed (tonne) 0.000
Disclose the total weight of waste generated that was hazardous (tonne) 181.604
Disclose the total weight of hazardous waste generated that was recycled (tonne) 170.600
Disclose the total number of significant incidents associated with handling, storage, transportation, or disposal of hazardous materials used in mineral processing activities and hazardous waste generated 0
Describe the policies and procedures that are set forth by the company's waste and hazardous materials management strategy SilverCrest's Environmental Policy states that
operations must:

1. Ensure that the prevention of environmental
accidents forms an integral part of the
Company’s day-to-day operations by
identifying measurable objectives and targets
that will drive continuous improvement.
2. Internally, procedures are established for the
management of hazardous waste and its
correct final disposal.
3. Likewise, training is provided to the
company's personnel and its contractors.
Environmental Policy
Describe how its policies and procedures compare with those required by local jurisdictions that apply to the entity The Company's Environmental Policy is aligned
with requirements established by the laws, as
well as regulations established by local, state
and federal governments.
Describe its approach to waste management during the entire project life cycle As per SilverCrest's Environmental Policy,
operations at Las Chispas' mine comply with
the following:

1. Ensure that the prevention of environmental
accidents forms an integral part of the
Company’s day-to-day operations through
identifying measurable objectives and targets
that will drive continuous
improvement.
2. Internally, procedures are established for the
management of hazardous waste and its
correct final disposal.
3. Likewise, training is provided to the
company's personnel and its contractors.
Describe the approach to the management of hazardous materials used in processing As per the Company's Hazardous Waste
Management Plan, all hazardous material
follows the procedure described below:

1. Hazardous material is received by designated
staff and catalogued as part of the company's
inventory.
2. Inspections of facilities to house hazardous
material are conducted weekly.
3. Hazardous material is logged out of facilities
and inventoried as used material.
4. Hazardous waste is stored in specifically
designated facilities that are properly
identified.
5. Hazardous waste is transported and
disposed of by a legally authorized third-party.

Access to hazardous material is limited to
designated and especially trained Company
staff.
Describe how waste and hazardous materials management efforts are coordinated among business partners (e.g., contractors and subcontractors) Waste and hazardous materials management is
limited to specifically designated Company
staff and contractors that specialize in waste
management. Contractors that dispose of
hazardous waste are monitored and evaluated
for legal compliance of disposal.
Describe how the company ensures compliance and conformance with waste and hazardous material management policies and procedures The organization undertakes to submit periodic
reports to the environmental authority in which
compliance with the terms and conditions
established in its environmental permits is
demonstrated. These reports detail the
management of hazardous waste generated.
Tailings Storage Facilities Management
Does your company manage Tailings Storage Facilities Yes
Provide an inventory of all talings storage facilities (TSFs)
TSF #1: (1) facility name Depósito Este Mina Las Chispas
TSF #1: (2) location Mexico
TSF #1: (3) ownership status Operator
TSF #1: (4) operational status Active
TSF #1: (5) construction method Upstream
TSF #1: (6) maximum permitted storage capacity 1.250
The tailings facility has a maximum permitted
storage capacity of 1.25 million tonnes.
TSF #1: (7) current amount of tailings stored 181,147.000
The tailings facility has a current amount of
stored tailings of 181,147 tonnes.
TSF #1: (8) consequence classification Low
TSF #1: (9) date of most recent independent technical review 2022-04-01
TSF #1: (10) material findings No
TSF #1: (11) mitigation measures The tailings facility has the following mitigation
measures: Double geo-membrane, geo-textile,
sub-drainage system, perimeter dike, contact
water pool, perimeter diversion channel for
non-contact water, and leak detector.
TSF #1: (12) site-specific EPRP Yes
Provide a summary of the tailings management systems used to monitor and maintain the structural integrity of tailings facilities and to minimize the risk of a catastrophic failure The Las Chispas Operation tailings storage
facility is carried out in full compliance with the
Operation, Maintenance and Surveillance
Manual developed specifically for this facility
by highly trained personnel and is based on
engineering design to make the tailings storage
process functional in a safe manner, minimizing
the risk of failure, while indicating the
contingency measures to be taken in the event
of any eventuality that could jeopardize the
safety of the storage facility.
Provide summary of tailings management systems and governance structure used to monitor and maintain the stability of tailings storage facilities The installation and operational process of the
tailings deposit is authorized by the federal
environmental authority in Mexico.
SilverCrest's first-command, middle and
supervisory operation personnel structure is
aware of the Operation, Maintenance and
Surveillance Manual and adheres to the
specifications set forth herein to perform safe
operations in stacking activities; Likewise, as
part of this process, the density of the material
is continuously monitored based on laboratory
tests to ensure the stability of the deposit.
Additionally, periodic surveillance monitoring is
implemented to detect leaks.
Disclose the approach to the development of Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans (EPRPs) SilverCrest has an Emergency Preparedness
and Response Plan (EPRP) in place to ensure
adequate emergency preparedness and
response to reduce the risk of loss of life and
minimize damage in the event of a tailings
impoundment failure. The Plan defines
responsibilities and provides procedures to
identify unusual situations and improbable
conditions that could jeopardize the integrity of
the tailings impoundment.
Disclose the company's approach to engagement concerning Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans (EPRPs) at tailings storage facilities, including the preparedness of local stakeholders It is the responsibility of all internal personnel
and contractors who provide services in the
area of the warehouses to know and comply
with the EPRP, as well as to facilitate the
dissemination, implementation and
performance of drills derived from it. The plan
considers the following alert levels.

Level 1 "low": this is an alert level, where the
situation inside or outside the tailings
management area can be controlled by internal
personnel through minor maintenance
activities and does not require the activation of
an emergency.
Level 2 "medium": is an emergency level, where
the situation cannot be managed by the area's
personnel, but does not exceed the site's
resources to be controlled. It does not
represent an immediate threat to the integrity
of the repository.
The scenarios it considers are as follows:
- Seismic event.
- Slope deformations or cracking
- Extreme storm warning
- High water table
- Piping / internal erosion or seepage
- Reduced freeboard

Level 3 "high": is an emergency level, where the
incident exceeds the resources available in the
emergency area and on site, requiring external
assistance from government or private
industry.
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Biodiversity
Management Plan
Disclose the approach to biodiversity management The main project put into operation by the
organization has an environmental impact
authorization issued by the federal
environmental authority in Mexico. The
authorization refers to the “Las Chispas Mine
Expansion” project. This authorization indicates
the environmental impacts associated with
exploration, exploitation, and mineral
beneficiation activities, as well as impact
mitigation and prevention measures.
Describe significant impacts of activities, products and services on biodiversity in protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas SilverCrest does not operate in a protected
area or in a watershed area of a protected area.

This disclosure includes all relevant categories
and designations of provincial, national, and
internationally recognized protected area