Capstone Copper’s goal is to be an industry-leading responsible source of copper - and we know we can only be successful if we earn, build and sustain trust with our many stakeholders.
We are committed to creating growth not only for our investors, but for the communities where we operate and where our employees work and live. That’s why we remain focused on innovation and continually pursuing best practices based on international standards of responsible mining.
As the world strives towards an inclusive, low-carbon future in which copper is essential, we have a responsibility to ensure this important natural resource is supplied as sustainably as possible.
Seeing Beyond - 2020 Sustainability ReportView Our Sustainability Report
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We are committed to environmental stewardship. Read how we’re reducing our footprint through following best practices and setting progressive goals.
We are committed to meaningful engagement with our host communities. See how we’re contributing to positive social and economic development in the communities where we work.
We are committed to preserving fresh water for local communities. Learn how our desalination plant allows us to use seawater to supply local mining operations.
We are committed to our people. Learn why we’re investing in our employees to develop a skilled, engaged and respectful workforce.
We are committed to effective corporate governance practices that create value for investors. See some of our Governance Awards & Recognitions.
We are committed to achieving zero harm for our employees and contractors. Read about how we are embedding a strong safety culture.
“Our approach to sustainability has long been guided by our Core Values, especially Work Responsibly and Always Accountable. Recently we have begun to ask ourselves if we can do more – Seeing Beyond our immediate responsibilities to further improve life for our people and communities, whether through technological innovations, safety improvements or new policies. We also shifted our language from sustainability to environment, social, and governance (ESG) issues to recognize the strong interests of our investors and stakeholders.”
Capstone is a responsible corporate citizen and contributes to the development of responsible mining practices in our industry through our membership and participation in associations that elevate industry standards, develop and share best practices, and keep us up to date on regulatory requirements.
We also support community organizations and initiatives to improve the development and wellbeing of the communities where we operate.
At the corporate level, in 2020 Capstone was a member of the European Copper Institute.
Our operations also support the following trade associations and civic service organizations:
The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health and safety crisis affecting Capstone’s operations, our workforce, local communities and the regions where we operate.
Apart from a four-week national shutdown of all non-essential public and private sector activities in Mexico during April 2020, our mines have continued operating throughout the pandemic. (Mining was designated as an essential service in Arizona and Mexico.) We are thankful that we have not experienced any significant outbreaks up to the release of this report.
We implemented COVID-19 protocols to protect the health and safety of our workforce and local communities. We continue to assess the potential health and business impacts across our operations along with evolving guidance from government authorities, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization.
Our practices to limit COVID-19 exposure and transmission include:
At Cozamin, we offered an additional health program for any employees who were more vulnerable due to underlying health conditions. More than 50 employees continued to be paid even while they could not work. They also received support on health issues such as diabetes, as well as help in safely returning to work.
We also supported the health and safety of our local communities: