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Andean Precious Metals Demonstrates ESG Leadership with Receipt of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and RMI Certifications
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 5, 2023) - Andean Precious Metals Corp.  (TSXV: AP...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Andean Precious Metals Demonstrates ESG Leadership with Receipt of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and RMI CertificationsToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 5, 2023) - Andean Precious Metals Corp. (TSXV: APM) (OTCQX: ANPMF) (\"Andean\" or the \"Company\"), a precious metals producer, is pleased to announce that its Bolivian operation, Empresa Minera Manquiri, S.A., has achieved ISO 45001:2018 certification on the back of a successful audit of its occupational health and safety management system by DNV Business Assurance. This follows receipt of ISO 14001:2015 in March and the Responsible Minerals Initiative (“RMI”) certification last month. Obtaining these certifications marks a significant milestone in Andean’s mission to further embed ESG considerations throughout its operations. It also demonstrates Andean’s steadfast commitment to key stakeholders and the planet by continuously evaluating and improving health, safety and environmental processes to ensure Andean’s business meets the highest standards. The Company’s commitment is detailed in its sustainability framework, which defines its approach to environmental stewardship, maintaining its social licence to operate, and upholding governance protocols that protect Andean’s employees, contractors and suppliers.ISO 14001 environmental management systems is an international set of standards that aims to promote effective environmental management systems in organizations by providing cost-effective tools allowing for best practices for environmental management. ISO 45001 is a similarly comprehensive set of standards that sets requirements for an effective occupational health and safety management system.It is anticipated that achieving ISO certification will improve the Company’s ESG rating, and further entrench trust with stakeholders. The Company also anticipates efficiency enhancements, leading to reductions in energy and water usage and waste production, while maintaining the safety of operations, and positioning Andean as an industry leader in Bolivia.The RMI certification provides tools and resources that support responsible sourcing and production of minerals, with the vision for mineral supply chains to contribute positively to social and economic development globally. Following an assessment of Andea...