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MINERAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY GROUP Minera San Cristobal Mine Has Safety Covered With New Dome Dedication to Safety and Environment Led To Construction of Largest Dome in South America M aintaining a philosophy that got them triple certifications in 2010 for ISO9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment) and OHSAS 18001 (health and safety), the management of San Cristobal Mine in Potosi, Bolivia has been long committed to finding a solution to contain the dust generated by the above ground depositing of mined ore. BEFORE In 2011, Minera San Cristobal S.A. (MSC) a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation (SC), completed the construction of an enormous dome, erected over its ore stockpile to mitigate the dust problem. During an inauguration ceremony held for invited guests and media, Governor of Potosi Felix Gonzalez commented to MSC that the investment in this project is a shining example of corporate commitment to the environment. Construction of the dome at the site, BOLIVIA which is 4,000 meters above sea level, Potosi was initiated by MSC as a measure to keep the resulting dust from being dispersed by strong winds.The geodesic dome, completed in September 2011 at a cost of nearly $10 million, measures 140 meters in diameter and 59 meters in height, making it the largest dome in all of South America. Javier Diez de Medina, Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility for MSC, said the facility has a policy of conducting environmental monitoring on a regular basis to comply with regulations regarding six elements, including air, water and soil, and to enhance efficiency and rational and sustainable use of the natural resources. “For this reason,” Diez de Medina said,“the company initiated the project of building the modern infrastructure, which is the first of its kind in Bolivia.The main purpose was to cover the plant stockpile and, at the same time, to improve the environmental conditions by minimizing the excessive dust created by the fine material from the mine which is spread by the strong winds.” M AFTER Sumitomo Corporation of America 3

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Visions - Winter 2012

Visions - Winter 2012
Contents
San Cristobal Mine Has Safety Covered With New Dome
SCOA Partners with Nissan to Charge Electric Cars on American Roads and Explore Their Battery Reuse Potential
V&M Star Expansion in Ohio is Good News for Tubular
Toyota of Tri-Cities Gets Kids into the Swing of Things through Golf Charity

Visions - Winter 2012