Partners

• Fresnillo Plc

  The operator of the Juanicipio project is Fresnillo plc. Below we have provided highlights from the annual reports and websites from Juanicipio’s operator. In addition, we have provided links to their website where the reports and further information can be accessed. 

  Partner: Fresnillo Plc Asset: Juanicipio
  Mexico:  Zacatecas    Select External Commitments & Memberships   Signatory of United Nations Global Compact   Stoxx ESG Sustainability Index Euronext-Vigeo EM 70 FTSE4Good Index   ISO 14001 Framework for Environmental Management System               Fresnillo Annual Report 2020   Fresnillo Website	Environmental   Fresnillo has taken actions to minimize the project’s impact to the environment:   Relocated 21,596 plants of the plant families cactaceae and rosetophile (cactus and desert scrub) from 5 hectares of land.  Reforested 14.3 hectares with 6,787 nursery plants.  Captured and released 30 reptiles and mammals. Carried out soil conservation works, such as ditches and barriers, on 30.7 hectares of land.  Developed a water stewardship program to reduce water footprint through closed-circuit processes.  Wastewater from the municipality of Fresnillo will be used to reduce the consumption of fresh water.  Plans to work towards decarbonization of the power supply. Tailing storage facilities will be designed following international best practice.    Before developing any mining project, Fresnillo conducts Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), which identify potential impacts and the actions required to manage them. EIAs address many issues, such as surface and groundwater resources, water quality, air quality, soils, biodiversity (including threatened or endangered species), landscape and socio-economic conditions. The insights gained from EIAs form the foundation for Environmental Management Plans and systems such as ISO 14:001.
  	Social   The Juanicipio project is in the Fresnillo District of Mexico where the operator, Fresnillo, already has community relations programs at their Saucito and Fresnillo mines. Community relations are well-established and will further benefit from the contribution that this additional facility will make to the local economy.   The Juanicipio development is expected to create approximately 2,750 jobs during construction and 1,720 jobs once at full production. Accommodation will be built off site for the workforce.
  	Governance   Current female representation on the Fresnillo Board is 33% Anti-Bribery and anti-corruption controls and training for people and contractors  Fresnillo’s operations are certified in accordance with Environmental Management System ISO 14001 Fresnillo’s goal is to instill a safety culture focused on ‘caring for our people’ based on shared values across the Fresnillo organization, driven by senior management and focused on high potential incidents.

  This information is based on the public disclosure of the Third-Party Operator and has not been independently verified by MAG Silver. For full details on Third-Party Operators, including the risks associated with their operations, please refer to Third-Party Operator public disclosure documents. Please note this page was updated June 10, 2020.

• DT Mining LLC

  Partner: DT Mining Asset: Deer Trail Mine Property
  USA:  Utah	Environmental   Comply with and exceed all environmental laws, regulations, and obligations Proactively remediated ground on the Deer Trail property that had been disturbed by prior operators Archaeological Resources Survey conducted in 2020 to guide the placement of drill pads to avoid historic features, surface artifacts and choose areas that will result in minimal ground disturbance
  	Social   Local employment strategies deployed to promote economic growth and offer more opportunities to residents living closest to the Deer Trail project 75% of the workforce is from Utah and 100% of the workforce lives in Utah Partner with local suppliers and stakeholders to help catalyze regional economic benefits Sponsor and support local community events and programs Safety Management System to ensure safety practices are effective and continuously improving Invest in developing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment with an emphasis on safety training, safety monitoring, rescue training and regulatory technical training Zero lost-time injuries to date
  	Governance   Strong, ethical governance, based on the principles of accountability, transparency, competence, responsibility, fairness, and integrity Adhere to all US laws, regulations, and obligations Adhere to and exceed MSHA regulations Adhere to the corporate governance policies of MAG Silver Whistleblower Protection Policy Health, Safety, Environment and Community Policy Code of Business Conduct and Ethics