Community Involvement
A Coeur hallmark is its dedication and diligence in addressing both the social and environmental needs of the communities where we do business. We are global citizens with projects in Bolivia and Argentina, Alaska and Nevada, Australia and Chile, Africa and Mexico. We understand that each of those regions has their unique culture and the most important voice in the direction of their own futures. To that end, operating in a socially responsible manner has always been one of the most important requisites at Coeur. We believe this is fundamental for the successful development of our new and existing projects, especially as we conduct our business around the world.
This philosophy of Corporate Social Responsibilty has been integral to our success in all our operations. For example, with Southeast Alaska community support for the Kensington mine, the social responsibility efforts at Kensington were recognized in its nomination for the BLM Sustainable Development Award made to the Alaska native corporation Goldbelt, which included: "Through this program, Coeur gained a greater understanding of community concerns so they could be addressed in a mutually beneficial way. By establishing a foundation of open and interactive dialogue, Coeur identified activities and situations and potential problems that would need attention; worked to find solutions, often collaboratively; and, in the process, developed mutual benefits for the community and the company - benefits that are both sustainable and transferable."
At San Bartolome, our new silver mine in Bolivia and the largest pure silver mine in the world, we enjoy very strong relationships and support from the Cooperatives, the local governments, the mayor and the district government, from the governor on down. In Mexico, even prior to the assimilation of our new Palmarejo Silver Project, we implemented this strategy and built strong relationships there among the locals, who know we will proceed with the highest regard and respect to their local way of life.
