Overview
Growing With Our Communities
At First Majestic, our people and the communities in which we work are our most valuable assets.
We hold ourselves to the highest possible standard in corporate citizenship. From the beginning, social responsibility has been at the foundation of our Company's core values and we are committed to growing in a sustainable manner that supports the well-being of our communities.
Our ongoing goal is to make meaningful contributions to every community in which we are active and to build long term relationships within these communities. We engage the local workforce, provide new opportunities and continually look for ways to better the lives of our employees and their families.
Community of La Encantada
The Company assisted in the rebuilding of roadways due to the damage from Hurricane Alex that passed through the area in July. We supplied motor graders and trucks to assist in facilitating repairs to the roads in Ejido Las Eutimias. We also coordinated with organizations to assist in the reconstruction of access roads to 'Los Pintos' and 'Los Comandantes,' which were also destroyed due to the heavy rainfall.
The Benito Juarez Elementary School and local pre-school were also supported as we helped to rebuild walls, fix fences and paint both schools. We are also active sponsors of the local soccer, basketball, squash and baseball teams in the community.
Local residents in La Encantada are also welcome to make use of the free medical assistance we provide as we regularly organize health campaigns to help prevent illness.
Community of La Parrilla
This town has evolved into a bustling community today with the increased employment and opportunities the Company has offered since we acquired this mine in 2004.
We supply potable water to the residential areas of the community with nine pipes that can carry a total of 90,000 litres per week for household use. We also purify the water being supplied to schools in order for students to drink.
We continue to support the local clothing manufacturer which we assisted in setting up in 2007 which makes all the work coveralls for our workers. We also provide fitness programs for the women within the community such as a 'Zumba' program - which is a fun way for them to get their exercise.
This year we also donated computers and accessories to the local elementary school, 'Lauro Aguirre,' and high school, ' Prof. Lucio Cabanas,' as well as providing access to the internet.
Community of San Martin
At San Martin we provide scholarships for degrees in earth science to families with workers in our mine. We also support housing for the elderly and improve and maintain the facilities for their special housing care needs.
We've implemented soccer tournaments through a program we put in place and continue to support the activities of the children in the community.
Beyond the economic benefits of our mining operations, we assist our local populations in many other key areas. We strive to maintain the health of our communities by providing healthcare services and supporting local doctors, paramedics and ambulance services.
In Summary
For our continuing efforts, we are proud to have been recognized for three consecutive years with the prestigious Socially Responsible Business Distinction Award by Centro Mexicana para la Filantropia (Mexican Center of Philanthropy). This honour from within the Mexican community recognizes excellence in corporate ethics, quality of work, community citizenship and environmental responsibility.
We take equal pride in our proven track record of maintaining a clean and safe work environment, as illustrated by our La Parrilla Silver Mine being honoured with the Clean Industry Certificate by PROFEPA, the Mexican environmental protection authority.
At First Majestic, we have always committed ourselves to providing our employees with the best in training, tools, equipment and supervision. Through our academic scholarships for students pursuing degrees in geology and engineering, we are extending our vision beyond our mines, as we proudly contribute to a bright, sustainable future for the mining industry as a whole.