Corporate Sustainability

Starcore’s management team is committed to driving and developing our companies towards our growth and valuation objectives while maintaining an unwavering commitment to social and environmental stewardship. At Starcore, we believe that combining a strong mineral production and exploration model with robust corporate social responsibility mandate provides significant investment certainty to our shareholders through the application of sound business and human ethics. Starcore is committed to upholding this corporate ethos as a hallmark of our company.

Community Involvement

What We Have Done In The Community Of San Martin

With over 320 employees at the mine site, Starcore endeavors to create initiatives that will encourage community development and pride. Our philosophy on corporate responsibility is to instill environmental awareness in our community’s families. We are especially proud of our business practices that are designed to sustain environmental sensitivity, inspiring each individual to be mindful of the economic, environmental and social issues that will impact the community’s future and the future of our shareholders

• We support our community’s kindergarten and elementary school and donate generously to their programs. We built a roof covering the elementary school’s bleachers and continue to maintain the school grounds and entrances.
• We fund the annual summer camp for the community’s children, 90% of whom are part of our miners’ families.
• And for our employees at San Martin mine, we provide annual medical check-ups free of charge, including prostrate antigens exams, audiometry exams, physical exams, glucose, triglycerides and cholesterol exams, and thorax x-rays.

Environment

What We Do In The Environment

• We provide a nursery for plants in the region, reproducing an estimated 10,000 plants per year.
• Our reforestation plan provides for an estimated 7,500 plants to be planted every year from May to July.
• Our dry stack tailings process means we recycle more of our process solutions within the plant. The process effectively reduces our water consumption and eliminates the risk of discharging harmful solutions to the environment.

Reclamation & Revegetation

Recognizing that we are stewards of our natural environment, we have adopted the technology of dry stacked tailings at a considerable added cost to our operations. However, we believe the benefits far outweigh the cost considerations and will bring long-lasting values. We have taken on this ethic that embraces responsible planning and management of our resources. The following are just a few of the benefits of dry stacking our tailings:

• We recycle more of our process solutions within the plant;
• We effectively reduce our water consumption by as much as 80 to 85% and reduce windborne dust;
• We eliminate the risk of discharging harmful solutions to the environment;
• We reduce the impact on our environment in terms of land area that we use for the tailings, as dry stack facilities require a smaller footprint compared to other surface tailings disposal systems, while creating a much more stable impoundment geotechnically;
• We eliminate groundwater contamination through seepage;
• We revegetate our land area with greater efficiency and ease.

Health and Safety

The safety of its employees is of utmost importance for Starcore International, and every measure is taken every day to ensure the workplace is safe. San Martin has received the Mexican Mining Chamber’s Annual Silver Helmet Award for mine safety four times. We have achieved this prestigious award by:

• Creating an environment where we don’t compromise on health and safety

• Visibly promoting health and safety policy and principles

• Recognizing and rewarding exceptional behaviour with respect to health and safety

• Ensuring that all employees and contractors are trained and competent to safely perform their work

• Measuring, monitoring and reporting health and safety performance

• Reporting and responsiveness to ensure workplace issues and incidents are acknowledged and addressed

Investing in Social Good

In December 2016, an agreement was announced between Starcore International and the community of San Martin to turn unused land of the community into a park and recreational area. The community based design approach relied on the dynamic relationship that exists between the San Martin community and the San Martin mine.

Through friendly engagement of the community, the children from the primary and secondary school were able to submit ideas and plans based on the perceived needs of the community. The ideas were submitted to a panel that consisted of mine staff and community members, and the best idea that focused on sustainable and an equitable solution to the unused land was chosen. The plans submitted reflected an incredible amount passion and vision, clearly demonstrating that the desire to create a park for the generations was natural to the children. The inauguration of the park included mine staff, community members and the children, and political ambassadors to Mexico from Canada. The participation by various parties echoed the harmony that is created when community and company work together, and the power of investing in social goods.

What We Have Done In The Community Of Vancouver

Covenant House Vancouver (CHV) serves over 1400 at-risk and homeless street youth annually by offering a continuum of care including a drop-in centre, crisis shelter, and a transitional housing program. Through these CHV facilities, Vancouver’s homeless and wayward youth are able to access the support, guidance and tools necessary to successfully transition from life on the streets.

Corporately, Starcore has partnered with Covenant House Vancouver through sponsorships and the hosting of charity wine tasting events, “Making Change, One Ounce at a Time”, in an effort to ensure their invaluable humanitarian contribution to our community is maintained.

ESG Initiative

 Explore our latest ESG initiative!

Sustainable Flavours: Starcore’s New ESG Initiative from our San Martin Mine.

We are delighted to share our commitment to employee well-being and the multifaceted approach we’ve undertaken to promote better health within our workforce at the San Martin Mine. Our dedication to employee well-being is exemplified through our greenhouse, cultivating a diverse array of vegetables and herbs exclusively for San Martin’s employee dining room. Complementing this, our dining room has undergone a culinary transformation. The menu has been thoughtfully revamped to present a healthier and more balanced selection of meals and snacks.

To celebrate this journey towards better health, we invite you to enjoy these recipes as a flavorful expression of our dedication to bettering the lives of our employees.