Communities

Establishing and maintaining good relations with the local community remains vital for our social license to operate.

Community & stakeholder support and engagement:

137 community / stakeholder meetings held.
Investment of US$420,000 in community programmes.
Investment of US$340,000 in environmental management programmes.
Investment of US$41,000 in refurbishment of the Agamenon da Silva Menezes Municipal Auditorium in Novo Progresso.
21,681 hours of training.
Clean water and electricity to local communities.
40 km of road and infrastructure maintenance.
Support for local indigenous communities.
Over 2,200 school children supported with the donation of musical instruments, support for sports events and awareness campaigns, in addition to help with infrastructure and equipment.
2,200 people from the local communities, passed through the Company’s environmental education programmes.
1,200 community residents received medical support.
20 people participated in Young Apprentice programme

Serabi has been operating for over 20 years in the Tapajós region in the State of Pará and has close cooperation with the local communities around its mines, Jardim do Ouro, Moraes d’Almeida, Novo Progresso and Itaituba. The Group’s presence has generated many jobs and opportunities for local communities, as well as other improvements in living conditions through assistance with infrastructure, educational and health projects. It is a key objective of the Group that its own successes and growth should also result in maximising the economic benefits for local companies and individuals and for the State of Pará.

All Serabi’s socio-environmental activities are carried out ethically, in accordance with local laws and regulations, and aim to establish strong relationships with the local communities. Through consultation, we try to identify social and environmental issues and work with local communities to find ways to address these with sustainable and responsible solutions.

Community programmes

The Group’s community and social relations professionals undertake regular meetings with the neighboring communities to understand the needs of the local residents, as well as explaining the role that Serabi can play in improving community life. These meetings with residents’ associations and community representatives, and the programmes that are generated through this dialogue, help strengthen ties with the community and reinforce the positive benefits that our operations bring to the region.