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Published on June 13, 2023 |
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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. |
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Company Profile |
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Organizational Profile |
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SilverCrest Metals Inc. |
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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. |
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Link to Corporate Website |
https://www.silvercrestmetals.com/ |
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Industry Classification |
NAICS: 212220 Gold and silver ore mining
ISIC: B0729 Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores |
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Market Capitalization |
$1 Billion USD up to $5 Billion USD |
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Type of Operations |
Primarily production oriented |
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Company Headquarters |
Vancouver, Canada |
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ESG Accountability |
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Role and Name of highest authority within company for Environment, Social and Governance strategy, programs and performance |
Board of Directors |
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ESG Reporting Period |
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Unless otherwise noted, all data contained in this report covers the following period |
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From |
2022-01-01 |
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2022-12-31 |
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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. |
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Safety, Environmental and Social Sustainability Committee Charter |
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Has the report been externally assured |
No |
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Audit Status |
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Self-Declared |
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Financial Reporting Period |
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Annually |
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Whether Financial reporting period aligns with the period for its sustainability reporting |
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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. |
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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. |
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Products or Services |
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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. |
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Explain any products or services that are banned in certain markets |
SilverCrest does not produce products or services banned in any markets. |
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Unless otherwise noted, the data in this report covers ESG matters related to the following countries of operations |
• Canada • Mexico |
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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. |
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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. |
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SilverCrest 2022 Annual Information Form |
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Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations |
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Identify all of the entity's countries of operations that align with the World Bank's list of "Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations" |
None |
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Business Operations Scope of Report |
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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. |
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Which of the following mineral resource types are covered by this report |
• Inferred • Indicated • Measured |
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Currency |
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Unless otherwise noted, all financial figures referenced in this report are in the following currency |
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Markets |
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Primary metal |
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SilverCrest is a precious metal producer serving sectors requiring metallic production. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Reporting Practice |
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Does not apply |
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This 2022 ESG Scorecard is the Company's first ESG Scorecard. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Does the approach involve adjustments to information for minority interests |
Does not apply. The Company does not have any minority interests. |
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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. |
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This approach does not differ across the disclosures in this Standard and across material topics. |
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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. |
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Please contact sustainability@silvercrestmetals.com for questions regarding the 2022 ESG Scorecard or its content. |
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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). |
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During 2022, the Company recovered 17,770 ounces of gold at its Las Chispas Operation. |
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During 2022, the Company recovered 1.74 million ounces of silver at its Las Chispas Operation. |
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During 2022, the Company recovered 17,770 ounces of gold at its Las Chispas Operation. |
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During 2022, the Company recovered 1.74 million ounces of silver at its Las Chispas Operation. |
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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). |
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Organizational Profile |
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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) |
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Strategy |
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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. |
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SilverCrest 2022 TCFD Report
SilverCrest 2022 Water Stewardship Report |
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Please refer to pages 5 - 8 of the 2022 ESG Report. |
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Supply Chain |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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SilverCrest 2022 Financial Statements |
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Does not apply. The Company commenced commissioning of the Las Chispas processing plant in late May 2022. |
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Policy commitments |
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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 |
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Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy (English)
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy (Spanish)
Grievance Mechanism (English)
Grievance Mechanism (Spanish)
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Please refer to the links below for access to the Company's publicly available policy commitments. |
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SilverCrest's corporate policies are approved by the Company's Board of Directors, which is the most senior level of the organization. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Please refer to the information below for a description of the Company's implementation and enforcement of its policy commitments. |
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Please refer to the attached file for a description of how ESG responsibilities are allocated across different levels within the Company. |
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Please refer to the document attached for a description of SIlverCrest's ESG strategy. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Governance of Material Topics |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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List the organization's material topics |
• Water • Occupational Health and Safety • Labor Practices • Local Communities • Other, please specify |
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Other material topics for SilverCrest include: Access to natural resources, Employee wellbeing and Social impact of infrastructure investments and services supported. |
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Report changes to the list of material topics compared to the previous reporting period |
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For the top 5 material topics, the reporting organization shall report the following information: |
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Topic #1 |
Water |
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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. |
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Where the impacts occur |
At site and in the communities proximal to SilverCrest's Las Chispas Operation. |
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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. |
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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 |
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Describe/provide a link to the corporate policies or commitments regarding the topic |
Water Stewardship Report and Water Management Policy |
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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. |
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Actions to address actual negative impacts, including actions to provide for or cooperate in their remediation |
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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. |
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Report the following information about tracking the effectiveness of the actions taken |
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Processes used to track the effectiveness of the actions; |
• Impact assessments • Stakeholder feedback |
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Goals, targets, and indicators used to evaluate progress; |
SilverCrest is in the process of establishing KPIs and targets to monitor progress. |
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The effectiveness of the actions, including progress toward the goals and targets; any related adjustments |
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Lessons learned and how these have been incorporated into the organization’s operational policies and procedures |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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SilverCrest regularly communicates and engages with local community associations and groups to understand their needs and how the Company can help. |
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Actions to address actual negative impacts, including actions to provide for or cooperate in their remediation |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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SilverCrest Grievance Mechanism and Whistleblower Policy |
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Grievance Mechanism: Ownership of the mechanism |
Please refer to the Company's Grievance Mechanism - Appendix 3 – Grievance Categories and Assignments. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Grievance Mechanism: The intended users of the mechanism |
Community stakeholders. |
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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). |
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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). |
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Grievance Mechanism: The effectiveness criteria used |
Not applicable. |
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The total number of grievances filed through the mechanism during the reporting period |
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The number of grievances that were addressed (or reviewed) during the reporting period |
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The number of grievances that were resolved during the reporting period |
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The number of grievances filed through the mechanism prior to the reporting period that were resolved during the reporting period |
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The number of grievances that were resolved by remediation |
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For the grievances that were resolved by remediation - how remedy was provided |
Not applicable. |
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Environment |
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General Disclosure |
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Compliance with laws and regulations |
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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: |
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Number of instances for which fines were incurred |
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Number of instances for which non-monetary sanctions were incurred |
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Report the total number of fines for instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations that were paid during the reporting period |
0 |
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Report the monetary value of fines for instances of noncompliance with laws and regulations that were paid during the reporting period ($Million) |
0 |
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Total number of fines for instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations that occurred in the current reporting period |
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Total monetary value of fines for instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations that occurred in the current reporting period ($Million) |
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Total number of fines for instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations that occurred in previous reporting periods |
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Total monetary value of fines for instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations that occurred in previous reporting periods |
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Describe the significant instances of non-compliance |
There are no significant instances of noncompliance in this reporting period. |
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Describe how it has determined significant instances of non-compliance |
There are no significant instances of noncompliance in this reporting period. |
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions |
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Reduction of GHG emissions |
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GHG emissions reduced as a direct result of reduction initiatives (in metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent) |
8,216.000 |
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Gases included in the calculation |
CO2 |
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Base year or baseline, including the rationale for choosing it |
Base year |
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In which Scope the reduction took place |
Direct (Scope 1) |
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Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools used |
Government of Mexico Emissions Calculator |
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Carbon Offset |
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Credits |
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How much CO₂ (metric tonnes) offset credits were purchased? |
0.000 |
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Emissions |
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Emissions Management |
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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. |
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Air Emissions |
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Report emissions of air pollutants that are released into the atmosphere |
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Emissions of carbon monoxide, reported as CO (tonne) |
20.370 |
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Emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx), reported as NOx (tonne) |
94.220 |
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Emissions of oxides of sulphur (SOx), reported as SOx (tonne) |
6.260 |
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Emissions of Particulate Matter 10 micrometres or less in diameter (PM₁₀), reported as PM₁₀ (tonne) |
6.710 |
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Emissions of lead and lead compounds, reported as Pb (tonne) |
0.000 |
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Emissions of mercury and mercury compounds, reported as Hg (tonne) |
0.000 |
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Emissions of non-methane Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) (tonne) |
0.000 |
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Discuss the calculation methodology for emissions disclosure |
Other, please specify |
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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. |
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Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS) |
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The reporting organization shall report the following information |
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Production, imports, and exports of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) in metric tonnes of CFC-11 (trichlorofluoromethane) equivalent: |
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Production of of ODS in metric tonnes of CFC-11 (trichlorofluoromethane) equivalent |
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SilverCrest does not produce, import, and/or export Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS). |
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Significant Air Emissions |
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The reporting organization shall report the following information |
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Significant air emissions, in kilograms or multiples, for each of the following |
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iii. Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) |
0.000 |
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iv. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) |
0.000 |
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No VOCs calculation data available for 2022. |
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Very Volatile (gaseous) Organic Compounds (VVOCs) |
0.000 |
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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) |
0.000 |
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Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) |
0.000 |
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vi. Total Particulate Matter (TPM): |
96,360.000 |
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PM2.5 |
0.000 |
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No PM2.5 calculation data available for 2022 |
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PM10 |
96,360.000 |
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Source of the emission factors used |
EPA Emission Factors |
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Calculations were based on EPA standard criteria and hazardous air pollutants (HAP) for industrial and non-industrial processes. |
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions |
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Scope 1 |
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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) |
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The total amount of gross global Scope 1 GHG emissions (CO₂-e) (tonne) |
11,137.300 |
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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% |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Scope 1 GHG emissions in the base year (tonne CO₂-e) |
0.000 |
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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. |
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What consolidation approach is used for emissions |
Not Applicable |
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Standards, methodologies, assumptions, and/or calculation tools used |
GHG emissions calculations for this report are based on EPA conversion factors. |
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Scope 2 |
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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): |
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Does the company purchase externally supplied energy (grid electricity) |
Yes |
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In what jurisdiction is the source of energy (utility) located |
Mexico |
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The total amount of gross global Scope 2 GHG emissions (CO₂-e) (tonne) |
8,097.600 |
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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 |
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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. |
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Energy Management |
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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 |
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During 2022, the Company consumed 69,112 GJ from grid electricity and 151,646 GJ from fossil fuel. |
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Percentage energy consumed that was supplied by grid electricity |
31.3067% |
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Percentage of energy consumed that is renewable energy |
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Energy |
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Energy Consumption |
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c. Report the energy consumed in gigajoules for the following : |
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Electricity consumption (gigajoules, GJ) |
69,112.000 |
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Heating consumption (gigajoules, GJ) |
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Cooling consumption (gigajoules, GJ) |
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Steam consumption (gigajoules, GJ) |
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d. Report energy sold in gigajoules and report the totals for each |
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Electricity sold (gigajoules, GJ) |
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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. |
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Energy Intensity |
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The total energy consumption within the organization, in gigajoules |
220,758.000 |
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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 |
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The metric chosen to calculate the intensity is tonnes of mineral processed in the reporting period. |
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Organization-specific metric to identify the denominator |
Production volume |
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Water |
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Water Management |
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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). |
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Disclose the amount of water that was consumed in its operations (in thousands of cubic meters) |
232.358 |
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Total water consumed in locations with high or extremely high baseline water stress (in thousands of cubic meters) |
232.358 |
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Was your organization subject to any fines, enforcement orders, and/or other penalties for water-related regulatory violations |
No |
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Total number of instances of non-compliance, including violations of a technology-based standard and exceedances of quality-based standards |
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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. |
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Dislcosure of violations, regardless of their measurement methodology or frequency |
During 2022, there were no violations to report. |
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Water and Effluents |
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Interactions with Water As A Shared Resource |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Water Management Policy |
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Water Discharge-Related Impacts |
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Provide a description of any minimum standards set for the quality of effluent discharge, and how these minimum standards were determined, including: |
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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. |
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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). |
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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). |
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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. |
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Water Discharge |
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Report the total water discharge to all areas in megaliters |
0.000 |
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iii. Number of incidents of non-compliance with discharge limits |
0 |
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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. |
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Waste |
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Waste Generation and Significant Waste-Related Impacts |
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The reporting organization shall report the following information |
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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. |
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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. |
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Report the total amounts generated of the following and associated risks (tonnes) |
500,761.000 |
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Overburden amount (tonnes) |
0.000 |
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Rock amount (tonnes) |
319,614.000 |
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Tailings amount (tonnes) |
181,147.000 |
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Sludges amount (tonnes) |
0.000 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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Waste Generated |
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Report the total weight of waste generated (tonne) |
501,191.000 |
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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). |
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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. |
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Materials that are present in the waste |
• Biomass • Metals • Non-metallic minerals |
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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. |
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Waste Diverted from Disposal |
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Total weight of waste diverted from disposal (tonne) |
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Waste Directed to Disposal |
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Report the total weight of waste directed to disposal (tonne) |
356.15 |
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Total weight of hazardous waste directed to disposal (tonne), and a breakdown of this total by the following recovery operations |
170.63 |
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i. Incineration (with energy recovery), (tonne) |
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ii. Incineration (without energy recovery), (tonne) |
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iii. Landfilling (total, tonne) |
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iv. Other recovery operations (total, tonne) |
170.63 |
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Other recovery operations - Onsite |
170.63 |
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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 |
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i. Incineration (with energy recovery), (tonne) |
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ii. Incineration (without energy recovery), (tonnes) |
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iii. Landfilling (total, tonne) |
185.52 |
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Landfilling - Offsite |
185.52 |
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iv. Other recovery operations (total, tonne) |
0 |
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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. |
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Effluents and Waste |
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Significant Spills |
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The reporting organization shall report the following information |
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a. Total number of recorded significant spills |
0 |
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Oil spills |
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Fuel spills |
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Spills of wastes |
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Spills of chemicals |
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Other, as specified by the organization |
0 |
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Transport of Hazardous Waste |
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The reporting organization shall report the following information |
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Total weight for each of the following |
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i. Hazardous waste transported (tonne) |
181.600 |
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Based on shipping, transportation and reception documents of hazardous waste sent for final disposal. |
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ii. Hazardous waste imported (tonne) |
0.000 |
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iii. Hazardous waste exported (tonne) |
0.000 |
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iv. Hazardous waste treated (tonne) |
0.000 |
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Percentage of hazardous waste shipped internationally |
0.0000% |
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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. |
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Waste Management |
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Disclose the total amount of non-mineral waste generated (tonne) |
501,191.000 |
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Disclose the total weight of tailings produced (tonne) |
181,147.000 |
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Disclose the total amount of waste rock generated (tonne) |
319,614.000 |
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Disclose the total amount of overburden removed (tonne) |
0.000 |
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Disclose the total weight of waste generated that was hazardous (tonne) |
181.604 |
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Disclose the total weight of hazardous waste generated that was recycled (tonne) |
170.600 |
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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 |
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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. |
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Environmental Policy |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Tailings Storage Facilities Management |
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Does your company manage Tailings Storage Facilities |
Yes |
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Provide an inventory of all talings storage facilities (TSFs) |
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TSF #1: (1) facility name |
Depósito Este Mina Las Chispas |
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TSF #1: (2) location |
Mexico |
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TSF #1: (3) ownership status |
Operator |
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TSF #1: (4) operational status |
Active |
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TSF #1: (5) construction method |
Upstream |
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TSF #1: (6) maximum permitted storage capacity |
1.250 |
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The tailings facility has a maximum permitted storage capacity of 1.25 million tonnes. |
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TSF #1: (7) current amount of tailings stored |
181,147.000 |
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The tailings facility has a current amount of stored tailings of 181,147 tonnes. |
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TSF #1: (8) consequence classification |
Low |
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TSF #1: (9) date of most recent independent technical review |
2022-04-01 |
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TSF #1: (10) material findings |
No |
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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. |
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TSF #1: (12) site-specific EPRP |
Yes |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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Innovation |
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Spending on Research, Development, and Technologies for waste management compliance and improvement |
0 |
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Biodiversity |
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Management Plan |
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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. |
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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 |