Sembehun Project Feasibility and Market Dynamics
Supporting the Local Communities
Sierra Rutile Limited
Sierra Rutile is proud of its social investments in Sierra Leone and its contributions to the development of a strong, healthy and vibrant local community.
Health
Sierra Rutile has actively invested in
primary healthcare since 2018,
leveraging existing infrastructure
including water supply, power, land
tenure and security, to provide
healthcare to employees and their
dependents as well as emergency
care to members of the local
community.
The Sierra Rutile Clinic, which was
established in the 1970s, provides
medical support to employees and
their families.
Education
Sierra Rutile invests in education in
Sierra Leone through its investment in
a school bursary program, and its
support of the Ruby Rose Educational
Resource Centre, which provides
educational facilities to children from
nearby schools. The centre provides
access to a library and internet
facilities to young learners, outdoor
play areas and a feeding program.
Sierra Rutile also established a school
bus service for local children.
Workforce Security & Conduct
In 2020, Sierra Rutile entered into a
Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with the Sierra Leone Police in
relation to mutual support,
cooperation, coordination and
collaboration in enhancing the
security regime within the mining
area.
Further, Sierra Rutile has established
Anti-Bribery & Corruption and
Whistleblower Policies.
Social Investment & Development
Sierra Rutile seeks to promote the
development of its local communities
through the following initiatives:
establishment of a local sourcing
initiative;
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implementation of community
infrastructure projects;
support of the Extractive Industries
Transparency Initiative; and
the Sierra Rutile Partnership
Program, which is aimed at
contributing to positive social,
environmental and operational
outcomes in the communities and
regions in which the company
operates.
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