Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corp. subsidiary Carmen Copper Corp., said the implementation of business resiliency programs resulted to improved ore production and shipments.
Copper Carmen said copper metal production increased by 43 percent while gold produced increased by 9 percent in the second quarter of the year compared to the previous quarter.
“Our co-workers are our valued partners and are key to attaining sustainable operations.
As the pandemic took its toll on jobs, we secured our employees’ livelihood. Ensuring business resilience will further support this goal. Moving forward, we will continue to focus on stable and efficient cost operations, product quality, accessibility and scale, and creating shared value through responsible stewardship,” said Roy Deveraturda, Carmen Copper president and chief executive officer, said in a statement.
In a report to the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines, Carmen Copper said it assured its employees of continued salaries, provided assistance and set up precautionary measures to reduce infection risks.
Carmen Copper also implemented flexible work arrangements, such as work-from-home options for non-critical employees and accommodations for workers directly involved in the mine and mill operations.
To aid commuting personnel, free bus services were also provided while health and safety measures continued to be observed in the workplace such as social distancing and mandatory wearing of personal protective equipment apart from regular disinfection and housekeeping of work areas and facilities.
Carmen Copper also established quarantine areas inside its mine site to boost the capabilities of Carmen Copper Hospital, a 30-bed PhilHealth accredited level 1 medical facility which provides care to treat COVID-19 positive workers and their dependents.
