Building Partnerships

“Almaden is committed to improving the quality of life in the communities with which we work.” 

— Morgan Poliquin, President of almaden

Almaden is proud to be working in Puebla.

Since we first began exploring the area in 2001, we have built long-term relationships in communities and have always been actively involved in the community’s health and social welfare. We have invested in ongoing employee training programs and helped with local projects including work on a school, public bathrooms, a community hall, a local church, and a hospital. 

We take an active role in the community and have a central office in the town of Santa Maria Zotoltepec, which is always open to the community to answer any questions or provide information about the project. We also hold annual town hall meeting (excepting 2020 due to Covid) and have mobile information centres to make sure communities in the local area understand the work we are doing at Ixtaca and what they can expect in the future.

We work hard to make a positive social difference where we live and work. By supporting and financing projects that come from local groups, educating and employing local people, and respecting their culture and property, Almaden is committed to improving the quality of life in communities we work with and within.

Please read below for an overview of our community engagement and projects.

Community & Communication

Tour hall meeting, mine tours, Mining Dialogues, training and employment

healthcare & Schools

Medical equipment, scholarships, wheelchairs, maternity support

Almaden's Commitments:

• We will work to earn the trust of all people we interact with, whether they are our employees, the communities around which we operate, the governments that host us, or any other persons with whom we are involved in the sustainable development of mineral resources.

• We will respect private property and seek voluntary, mutually beneficial long-term relationships.

• We will meet or exceed industry standards for environmental protection, following the laws and regulations of the countries and regions in which we operate.

• We will educate our employees regarding environmental concerns and promote employee participation in minimizing environmental impact.

• We will endeavour to inform our communities in a timely, inclusive, honest, transparent, and culturally appropriate way throughout the life of a project.

• We will promote health, education, and local infrastructure in the areas we operate.

• We will support sustainable, community based projects that can make a positive difference to the lives of local people and assist regional development by providing training and employment wherever possible.