Mining Services
Recognizing Achievement in Responsible Mining Best Practices
Your Trusted Guide for:
- Mining Consultation, Assurance, and Certification
- Community and Stakeholder Engagement
- Gap Analysis of voluntary responsible mining initiatives including IRMA, ICMM, CMSI, RMI, TSM, GISTM, ASI, ITA, CopperMark, NickelMark, ZincMark, MolybdenumMark, Responsible Steel, OECD, IFC and more
Why SCS?
Since 1984, SCS has been a pioneer and leader in the field of sustainability standards, third-party certification, verification, auditing, and testing. We have initiated, participated in, audited against, and currently serve on the governing bodies of many standards-setting programs for responsible mining.
The SCS audit team members bring expertise gained from years on the ground – as mining project developers, EHS managers, geologists, mine engineers, hydrologists, geochemists, health and safety experts, mine waste management experts, biologists, sociologists, archeologists, lawyers and GIS experts. We assess the effectiveness of good mining practices, which in turn spur greater collaboration and trust with external stakeholders, new ways of thinking, and innovation long after assurance targets are met.
SCS is working to help our client partners bridge the gap between sustainable mining theory and sustainable mining practice worldwide. We offer an array of environmental and social performance-based, third-party assurance and certifications to enable mines and manufacturers to meet required protocols.
IRMA Verification
SCS is an approved IRMA verification provider. Our IRMA audit teams comprise a global network of environmental, social, and mining-sector experts that bring exceptional detail and quality to each IRMA verification project.
Mine Certification
Managing the ethical, social, and environmental risks associated with metals and mines helps to distinguish products in the marketplace and helps to protect the reputation of manufacturers and retailers. SCS offers an array of environmental and social performance-based, third-party certifications to enable manufacturers meet required protocols.
GAP Analysis
SCS helps companies examine the issues impacting the sustainability best practices of a mine or mine project in its various stages by independently examining all aspects of mine data and implementation protocols and offering solutions that can have a positive effect on overall mine and worker health, and project bottom line.
Mining Consulting
SCS enables global mining companies to make informed sustainability decisions, and provides guidance for innovation resulting in a competitive edge. We help you develop and communicate best practices for the mining of minerals, metals, and energy products in the most socially, economically, and environmentally responsible way.
Community and Stakeholder Engagement
Through many years as a trusted certification body, SCS has managed exceptional community and stakeholder engagement, helping to bolster the reputation of both the specific mine and the mining industry, while giving clients a competitive edge.
Mark Thurber
Director, Mining Services
mthurber@scsglobalservices.com
+1.360.717.6519 or +593.984814896