Our Approach to Sustainability
BYM integrates environmental stewardship, community participation, and transparent governance into every aspect of operations — building a mining platform that creates lasting value for all stakeholders.
Operating footprint
Provinces d'Ituri & Tshopo, Eastern DRC
Community model
Licensed cooperative partnerships
Governance
Ethics & complianceDisclosures
Forward-looking statementKey Metrics
100%
Licensed Operations
All cooperatives fully licensed under DRC Mining Code
100%
Local Workforce
Prioritizing employment from surrounding communities
Active
Community Engagement
Continuous dialogue with local stakeholders
Progressive
Environmental Mgmt
Evolving environmental stewardship practices
Four Pillars
Local Employment
Creating sustainable employment opportunities for community members, with skills training and career development pathways.
Community Participation
Ensuring local communities are active stakeholders in mining operations through structured dialogue and benefit-sharing.
Environmental Stewardship
Implementing progressive environmental management practices including land rehabilitation and water management.
Capacity Building
Investing in technical training, safety education, and professional development for all operational personnel.
Making a Difference
As a community-integrated mining operation, BYM ensures that the benefits of responsible gold production extend directly to the people and environments where we operate.
100%
Local Workforce
Prioritizing community employment
2
Community Partners
COMIPED & COMEAD cooperatives
Zero
Lost-Time Incidents
Since operations commenced
Active
Water Management
Progressive stewardship practices
Day 1
Rehabilitation Planning
Environmental planning from inception
Ongoing
Skills Training
Technical & safety certifications
Forward-Looking ESG Statement: The environmental, social, and governance metrics, targets, and commitments described on this page reflect BYM's current practices, aspirations, and progressive improvement framework. ESG performance is subject to operational conditions, regulatory developments, and evolving best practices. BYM does not guarantee specific ESG outcomes and regularly reviews its sustainability approach to align with international standards and stakeholder expectations. All data presented is based on management estimates as of the most recent reporting period.