Sectors

Management systems for Mineral Resources in Angola

In mining, the licence to operate is environmental and social as much as legal. Without reliable data, none of the three can be defended.

Environmental monitoring in an industrial operation (illustrative image)

Sector challenges

Environmental impact on water, soil and dust, tailings management, safety in blasting and heavy haulage, and a relationship with local communities that determines operational continuity.

International buyers require chain of custody and proof of responsible sourcing before accepting the mineral.

Applicable standards

ISO 14001 for environmental performance and liabilities, ISO 45001 for safety in high-risk operations, ISO 37001 for integrity in licensing and concessions, and ISO 26000 as the social responsibility framework for community engagement.

Compliance and ESG

This is the sector where ESG matters most: closure and rehabilitation planning, resettlement management, payment transparency and local employment are scrutinised by financiers and buyers alike.

Audit needs

Environmental compliance audits, safety audits of critical operations, integrity due diligence on partners and intermediaries, and independent verification of reported social indicators.

Typical problems we solve

An environmental impact study with no operationalised action plan; water monitoring with no defined frequency; community grievances with no formal handling channel; excavation contractors outside the safety system.