Together with our partners, SMI once again demonstrated our commitment to contribute to the sustained improvement in the standard of living of our host communities by co-creating responsible, self-reliant, and vibrant communities.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Annual Social Development and Management Program

2020
SDMP

in Pesos

Section 57 of the 1995 Philippine Mining Act (RA 7942) mandates mining contractors to assist in the development of its host and neighboring communities, the promotion of the general welfare of its inhabitants, and the development of geosciences and mining technology.

*DAO No. 2010-21 issued on 28 June 2010 consolidating the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRRs) for RA 7942.

P2.93 Million

Human Resource Development and
Institutions Building

In 2020, through our various stakeholders in the local government units, we worked towards strengthening existing local institutions, creation of new community organizations, and providing marginalized/ disadvantaged groups the opportunity to participate fully in the development of their communities.

20

CSC Review

Twenty (20) municipal employees were enrolled in an intensive review for the Civil Service Examination under the LGU's career development training program.

1

Mimeograph

One (1) unit heavy duty mimeographing machine purchased by MLGU Columbio to support the production of learning modules and materials of two (2) district offices of DepEd.

1

Computer

One (1) unit desktop computer and printer were provided to the Rural Health Unit.

15

BDC Staff

Fifteen members of the Barangay Development Council including staff of BLGU Datalblao conducted a 3-day exposure and field visit to a model agricultural project and community in Davao City.

10

Barangay Officials

Barangay Pulabato was provided with supervision allowance, fuel allocation, and office supplies for 10 barangay officials.

14

Hired

Fourteen (14) barangay personnel were hired in Barangay Kimlawis to support the implementation and monitoring of community development programs and projects of the barangay.

1

Public Hearing

SDMP Fund was utilized to hold public hearing and public consultation for the drafting of the Kiblawan Comprehensive Land Use Plan (MCLUP) for the Planning Period 2020 - 2029.

1

Printer

One (1) unit of printer and various office supplies were purchased to support administrative operations of Barangay Kimlawis.

I believe that for as long as SMI conduct its activities responsibly and comply with the laws, our community will truly benefit from the proposed mining operation.

Cristituto Duazo, Jr.
Punong Barangay, Barangay Kimlawis, Kiblawan, Davao del Sur

P14.95 Million

Improving Access to Quality Education

Our continuing social investments in education programs led to a more accessible quality learning and instruction for both learners and teachers.

Financial Assistance to Learners

239 College Students

233 High School Students

40 Day Care Learners

Received financial assistance for tuition, miscellaneous, and/or living expenses allowance.

37 Teachers

Received salary subsidies from the SDMP Fund.

Learning Equipment

  • Electronic Public Address System

    were distributed to four (4) elementary schools
  • Armchairs

    were provided to Sitio Sbang Daging and Sitio Limonzo in Barangay Datal, Columbio, Sultan Kudarat
  • Printer and Paper Supplies

    were distributed to Alternative Learning System Program

Implementation of Radio-Based Instruction

Installation of Radio Towers Operation of Two Municipal Radio Stations

P1.56 Million

Enterprise Development and Networking

Through the LGUs and people's organizations, we supported initiatives to help improve farm productivity and household income, such as the introduction of diversified farming systems using high value perennial and annual crops, livestock raising, and improvement of pre-planting and post-harvest practices.

64

farmers in Kimlawis were provided with financial support for the purchase of banana seedlings

10

People Organizations (POs) provided with 30 power sprayers to support the agricultural production of 1,000 farmers in Barangay Datalblao.

10

farmers provided with one breeding cow each in Columbio;

13

farmers provided with one pack of horse each in Datalblao.

1

unit nursery established in Barangay Pulabato

142

households benefitted from the Food for Work Program in Barangay Pasig, Kiblawan

10

farmers were provided with production inputs and training on vegetable production at Sitio Kawing in Datalblao, Columbio. Vegetables such as potatoes and radish were harvested from the 1-hectare of land cultivated.

In consultation with our host LGUs and ICCs and other stakeholders, SMI re-aligned our SDMP to help our stakeholders mitigate the severe health and socio-economic impacts of this global COVID-19 pandemic.

We did all these while complying with the relevant laws and regulations, the quarantine requirements imposed by the Government to address COVID-19 and to the highest environmental, safety and health standards of responsible mining.

We remain strong, resilient, and resolute in attaining our goal of operating the Tampakan Project as it is our shared belief that the Project will lead to a better life and sustainable communities and unprecedented revenues for national and local governments.

JOAQUIN C. LAGONERA
SMI President

Growing up in a small community, I was inspired by my neighbors who would always tell me that if I could finish college, I will be a role model to the young people in our barangay and will encourage them to also go to school.

Now, I am starting to live my dream of being a mentor and an inspiration to the children in my barangay.

Jayson G. Leonida
Teacher I, Malabod Integrated School, Barangay Malabod, Malungon
#SMIScholar

P1.06 Million

Protection and Respect of Socio-Cultural Values

Cultural Inventory of Tagakaulo Tribe

Launching of La Palmera Mountain Range

in celebration of SMI-Columbio Day, a traditional damsu (Blaan ritual) was held to formally launch Columbio's most featured tourist destination to date — the La Palmera Mountain Range.

Celebration of SMI-Columbio Partnership Day

Celebration of Blaan Day in Sbangken ICC

Celebration of SMI-Columbio Partnership Day

Celebration of Blaan Day in Sbangken ICC

P7.56 Million

Community Infrastructure Development

In 2020, a total of 35.9 kilometers of farm-to-market roads in seven (7) barangays were rehabilitated, resulting to improved access to market, lower input cost for farm products, and higher yields for farmers.

Potable
Water
System

Renovation of
Barangay
Centers

Solar
Dryer

Point-to-Point
Internet
Towers

  • Ongoing completion of seven basketball courts as health recreational facility.
  • Constructed 220-linear meter lined canal in Purok Kawaya, Barangay Danlag.
  • Constructed 12 meters of school fence at Kimlawis Elementary and National High Schools.
  • Repair of Maligaya Integrated School Administration Building.

P2.75 Million

Improving Access to Health Services

For the year 2020, P15 million were invested to promote good health and well-being of at least 3,457 individuals and 450 households.

  • Provided support to the dietary section of the municipal infirmary of Columbio, benefiting 1,333 patients.
  • Purchased 45 pieces of vests and 100 pieces of umbrella used by the vaccination team and team supervisors during the Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio.
  • Purchased 177 pieces of newborn screening kits in support to the newborn screening program of RHU Columbio.
  • Facilitated six Buntis sessions with free check-up and ultrasound to 100 indigent mothers with high risk pregnancy. The activity also included management of post-partum referrals.
  • 2 health workers in Barangay Datalblao, Columbio supported with monthly allowance.
  • 100 food packs purchased in support to Barangay Health Monitoring Team of Barangay Bololsalo, Kiblawan
  • 100 individuals provided with allowance as community security in Barangay Kimlawis to prevent drug abuse.
  • Provided funds for the purchase of various medicines to support the barangay health facilities and services in Datalblao, Kimlawis, Pasig, Tacub, Tablu, Kisulan, Palo 19, Liberty, Buto, Lampitak and Albagan.

COVID-19 Response

The COVID-19 response assistance was provided through health/hygiene kits and distribution of food packs to households and frontliners in mining host communities and its neighboring areas in close coordination with the concerned LGUs.

For the period, SMI realigned a total of PhP 11,741,248.00 CDP/SDMP funds towards COVID-19 assistance.

SMI realigns 7.6 Million Pesos for COVID-19 response of Host LGUs

Private firm spends more than P10 million for anti-COVID-19 initiatives

PPEs donated to host LGUs of Tampakan Project

SMI donates handheld thermal scanners to South Cotabato, other Host LGUs

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) on 19 September 2020 issued the Certification Precondition for the Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) of the eleven (11) Blaan Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) covered by Tampakan Copper-Gold Project.

This significant milestone is the culmination of a thorough, participatory, culturally-sensitive and rights-based FPIC process that SMI jointly developed with and was supervised by the NCIP Regional Offices XII and XI, and monitored by the NCIP Central Office.

It was conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 (IPRA) and its FPIC Guidelines, and guided by international standards on indigenous consent.

Starting in May 2010 when SMI first applied for an issuance of Certification Precondition, the process to obtain the consent of the IP communities hosting the Tampakan Project has lasted more than 10 years to ensure maximum participation, transparency and clarity.

FPIC PROCESS

10 Years

FPIC Process

The formal application for CP was lodged in 2010 through an endorsement from MGB XII.

180 Days

Field-Based Investigation

A ground investigation was undertaken by the NCIP to determine the extent of the affected area and identify the ICCs/IPs whose FPIC is to be obtained.

45 Days

Community Assembly

The Project Proponent presented the cost and benefits of the proposed project to the ICC/IP and their ancestral domains; and the measures adopted by the applicant to avoid or mitigate these impacts.

300 Days

Consensus Building

The ICCs/IPs consulted among themseleves, employing their own traditional consensus-building processes, to furhter understand and discern the merits/advantages and demerits/disadvantages of the proposal in order to intelligently arrive at a consensus.

48 Days

Decision Meetings

Upon reaching a consensus decision within the 20-day consensus-building and freedom period, the IP elders/leaders invited the proponent to a decision meeting to formally convey their decision.

118 Days

Moa Negotiations

The negotiation on the terms and conditions of the MOA is between the community, represented by its Council of Elders/Leaders, and the applicant, facilitated by the FPIC Team.

Sustainable Development Performance

Zero

Safety. Health. Environmental Violations
Safety or Environmental Incident

52%

Reduction in Energy Consumption

Zero

Occupational Illness
Workplace Injury
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate

Passed

ISO 14001:2015
Re-Certification

41,932

Seedlngs Planted
and/or Donated

89%

Waste Recycling Performance

11.77 KM/L

Fuel Efficiency of Company Vehicles

34.65%

Survival Rate of Seedlings
Planted and/or Donated

Original artwork by International Copper Association

Copper:

Essential for our future

Minerals and metals form the backbone of the modern world. No matter where you my call home, you can find copper and materials everywhere you look in your community. Healthcare workers, transportation providers, educators and delivery services rely on copper for critical equipment and for rucial functions, such as electronic devices, electricity delivery and storage, transportation, communication and safe drinking water.

From Mines and smelters/refiners through to fabricators, the copper industry is committed to providing the raw material and the finished products to assist society through any challenge.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure relies on copper becuase of its reliability, efficiency and performance. Copper's properties are vital for a range of activities including safe energy transmission and efficient transport.

  • Railways
  • Electrical Grids(production and delivery of energy and energy storage)
  • Telecommunications(data centers, networks, cell towers)
  • Water Supply
  • Healthcare
  • Construction
  • Railways
  • Electrical Grids(production and delivery of energy and energy storage)
  • Telecommunications(data centers, networks, cell towers)
  • Water Supply
  • Healthcare
  • Construction
  • Refrigeration Systems
  • Fertilizers
  • Clean Water(water and waste systems)
  • Energy(to power equipment)

Food Chain

Copper not only helps farmers produce more and get products to market, it also helps grocers keep food fresher for longer periods of time.

  • Refrigeration Systems
  • Fertilizers
  • Clean Water(water and waste systems)
  • Energy(to power equipment)
  • Hearing and Visual Aids
  • Diagnostic Devices(EEG, MRT)
  • Surgical Robots(care and medical robots)
  • Implants
  • 3D Printing(human tissues and active implants)
  • Ventilator Components

Medical Devices

Copper-alloy components are essential to deliver life-saving therapies and to improve the quality fo life for patients.

  • Hearing and Visual Aids
  • Diagnostic Devices(EEG, MRT)
  • Surgical Robots(care and medical robots)
  • Implants
  • 3D Printing(human tissues and active implants)
  • Ventilator Components

Manufacturing

Copper is essential for manufacturing industries that keep global economies working.

  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Clean Tech
  • Communication
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Clean Tech
  • Communication
  • Smart Phones
  • Computers and Laptops
  • Artificial Intelligence(smart buildings - heating and cooling systems)
  • Renewable Energy Generation(solar panels and wind turbines)

Technology

Critical minerals, like copper, keep us connected to each other and woking more efficiently.

  • Smart Phones
  • Computers and Laptops
  • Artificial Intelligence(smart buildings - heating and cooling systems)
  • Renewable Energy Generation(solar panels and wind turbines)

For more information on copper uses and applications, visit copperalliance.org