Concrete measures aligned with industrial mining and controlled impact.
Priority use of pre-existing roads and tracks to minimize ecosystem impact.
Strict delimitation of clearing zones with an absolute ban on burning.
Separation and storage of the topsoil (1–5 years) for post-mining rehabilitation.
Water spraying program to control industrial dust emissions.
Rigorous management of mining residues, wastewater, and by-products per international standards.
Conservation of microhabitats and continuous monitoring of flora and fauna species.
Site rehabilitation program within 6 months of exploration activities completion.
Anti-erosion techniques: plant debris, slope contours, progressive revegetation.
Prevention and control protocols for fires and invasive weeds.
Periodic photographic and biological reports on vegetation and soil condition.
Industrial approaches deliver higher recovery with a more controlled footprint.
The Kibaya mining perimeter is located in a high-altitude region (1,500–1,600 m) with a diverse forest ecosystem. SONALEK commits to limiting the environmental footprint to the strict minimum necessary for extraction operations.
SONALEK commits to protecting local ecosystems and returning to nature every hectare mobilised by mining.
The Kibaya perimeter lies on the Congo-Nile ridge at 1,500–1,600 m altitude, an ecologically rich corridor. SONALEK implements a wildlife and plant safeguard plan throughout the entire mining cycle.
Reforestation is not merely a regulatory duty for SONALEK — it is a voluntary commitment. Every mined plot must recover plant density equal to or greater than its original state once operations conclude.
