CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY

In the past fifteen years, the mining industry has undergone a massive shift in its thinking about corporate environmental responsibility. Groups such as the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) and the Alliance for Responsible Mining have set new industry standards to encourage mining companies to strike a balance between environmental and economic responsibility by developing and implementing plans that reduce environmental impact on the local land, water, air and people.

South American Silver is building an owner-operated team that is committed to this new vision in mining which embodies operation excellence and corporate social responsibility as a cornerstone and competitive advantage for doing business. 

As one of the premier silver producing regions of the world, Bolivia has a rich history of silver mining going back more than 500 years and has tremendous future mineral potential.  Under the current government administration, the nation has enjoyed a return to positive growth and is seeking foreign investment to build a sustainable economy.

In just the past four years, three major new modern silver mines have been built and are now operating in the country, advancing the country from the ninth largest producer to the fifth largest producer of silver in the world.

In our 15 years of conducting business in the region our team has implemented a community relations program to encourage community cooperation and participation while also reducing project executing risk.  By working closely with the local communities to bring positive economic benefits as part of the Company's business activities, South American Silver has earned a respected reputation with the Bolivian government and its people and set the stage for a mutually beneficial business and investment environment.