Pilar Gold has an excellent track record for environmental care and responsibility. We go by the highest standards in terms of ensuring our operations are strictly monitored to minimize any impact on the surrounding environment. Our dedicated environmental management team monitors the following:
- Flora & Fauna
- Superficial and subterranean water/ rivers in surrounding locality.
- Noise & Vibration
- Gases emitted from plant chimneys
- Dust levels in all mines
- Waste pile monitoring
- Run off water from mining area (rainwater with potential contaminants) is decanted.
- Eight local rivers monitored for potential contaminants.
- Monitoring of tailings dam: Evaporation, flora & fauna, internal movement, water/ tailings quality.
- Endangered animals: Animals found on any mine site are rescued and relocated.
- Monitoring of green reserves/ parks/ forests in local vicinity.
- Collection and correct disposal of contaminating residues/ rubbish.
- Archaeological remains preserved in designated locations.