Social & Community
Creating sustainable value for local communities through employment, participation, and capacity building.
Community Impact
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.
Capacity Building
Investing in technical training, safety education, and professional development for all operational personnel.
Shared Value
Cooperative Partnership Model
BYM works with, not against, existing cooperative structures. Community members maintain ownership stakes and governance roles through COMIPED and COMEAD, ensuring mining benefits are shared equitably.
Skills Development
Comprehensive training programs covering equipment operation, safety protocols, environmental management, and professional skills development for all operational personnel.
Infrastructure Investment
BYM contributes to local infrastructure improvements including roads, water access, and community facilities as part of its social license to operate.
Health & Safety
Implementation of professional health and safety standards including personal protective equipment, safety training, first aid capabilities, and regular safety audits.