Annual audit exercise was conducted in Sierra Mineral Holdings

During the audit, EPA delegates visited different operational sites were visited along with SMHL team under the leadership of General Manager of SMHL and documents were reviewed included quarterly and annual reports. Besides onsite inspection, engagement was carried out by EPA with the Management of SMHL and physical observations were noted and interviews were conducted for different process owners. A number of Community projects were inspected and different Community members within catchment area were interviewed for direct feedback to measure compliance levels implemented by the Community development Department for the year 2019-2020.

The formal audit exercise was concluded in the closing meeting where EPA praised the significant improvement of the SMHL’s performance in terms of level of compliances and commitment and encouraged to continue the effort with force. SMHL’s EIA license was issued by EPA following successful completion and outcome of Audit and the same is attached.