Construcción Del Plan De Cierre Ambiental Anticipado PCA

Moving forward together towards responsible and participatory environmental closure

In compliance with the requirements of the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) and the Constitutional Court, Prodeco Group is moving forward with the building of the Early Environmental Closure Plan for the Calenturitas and La Jagua mines, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and open dialogue with the communities.

This participatory process began with an initial roundtable discussion held in late November 2022 and continued on March 18, 19, and 20, 2025, when the first roundtables of 2025 were held in Becerril, La Jagua de Ibirico, and El Paso, with the active participation of more than 250 people.

As part of this joint working plan, from June 17 to 19, 2025, we held the third round of roundtables in La Jagua de Ibirico, Becerril, and La Loma, including satellite meetings in communities and townships in the area of influence. More than 333 people participated in this new stage, including community leaders, local authorities, regulatory agencies, institutions, and residents of the territory.

Each roundtable reaffirms our commitment to listen, integrate the community's ideas, and responsibly build a plan tailored to the realities and expectations of all stakeholders in the territory.

Development of participatory dialogue roundtables: A look at the first meetings

These participatory spaces were conducive to listening to the community, clarifying doubts, and gathering concerns related to the process that begins with the construction of the Early Environmental Closure Plan. These meetings ensured an open, transparent, and participatory process in which the community had the opportunity to express their opinions and be heard.

During the second roundtable, more than 250 people participated in the sessions, including community leaders, union representatives, and local residents.

The sessions were attended by the Ombudsman's Office, the Deputy Attorney General for Environmental, Mining, Energy and Agrarian Affairs, and the Cesar Mining Secretariat. Local authorities also participated, including the mayor of La Jagua de Ibirico, Leonardo Hernández.

During these meetings, Prodeco Group presented the stages defined for the construction of the Early Environmental Closure Plan, as well as the methodological proposal to advance new spaces for participation with the communities in the framework of its preparation.

"These initial dialogues have been a very important experience because we have been able to present to the communities the way in which we are going to work with them in the process of developing the Early Environmental Closure Plan with their contributions and participation. This is a process that belongs to everyone, and we must work on it together."

Oscar Eduardo Gómez - Legal Vice President of Prodeco Group.

"These spaces for dialogue are very positive, as we as a community have the opportunity to see what the future holds, with the closure plan and what we can build together with Prodeco."

Glenis Catillejo - Social leader of El Paso.

The ABCs of the Early Environmental Closure Plan

1- What is the objective of an Early Environmental Closure Plan?

According to the Guideline for the Preparation of the Closure and Abandonment Plan for Mining Projects of the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA, 2022), the overall objective of the Early Environmental Closure Plan must be:

...Aimed at ensuring the physical and chemical stability of the area involved, the safe and suitable use of the land after the mine has been exploited, and compliance with the social activities proposed in the environmental management and control instrument, with a view to ensuring that, at the end of the project's useful life, its activities are closed down and its facilities abandoned, guaranteeing minimal environmental impact and the well-being of the communities in the area of influence, as well as the surrounding ecosystems."

2- Who is the participation process aimed at?

Stakeholder groups in the area of influence of the La Jagua Mine and the Calenturitas Mine

Mayors’ offices
Municipal Legal representatives
Municipal councils
Governor’s offices
Environmental authorities
JAC
Associations
Leaders
Ethnic communities and the community at large

Unions and neighboring mining companies

3. What are the stages of an Early Environmental Closure Plan?

The Early Environmental Closure Plan includes the following stages:

Preparation: Phase in which studies are carried out and activities are structured in accordance with current environmental regulations. (Current stage in 2025).
Approval: Begins with the filing of the Plan with the Environmental Authority and its subsequent approval.
Implementation: Begins once the Plan is approved and includes the execution of the activities scheduled for closure.
Post-closure: This corresponds to the maintenance, monitoring, and follow-up of the defined activities, ensuring their long-term effectiveness.

4. What is the next step in the process of participating in the Early Environmental Closure Plans?

We have designed a participation roadmap with different phases that accompany the preparation and presentation of the Early Environmental Closure Plan to the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA). This roadmap includes community meetings to inform, engage in dialogue, and gather input from the early stages through to approval.

Although the building of the Plan concludes with its approval by the ANLA, the process of engaging with communities continues. During the implementation of the Plan, opportunities for participation will be maintained to reaffirm our commitment to a responsible and participatory environmental closure.

The phases of our participation workshops are as follows:

Phase 1 – First stage: Opening of the process, presentation of context, content, and dialogue with the community.
Phase 2 – Second stage: Sharing of progress and integration of contributions to each topic.
Phase 3 – Third stage: Presentation of preliminary results of the Early Environmental Closure Plan.
Phase 4 – Fourth stage: Dissemination of the Early Environmental Closure Plans approved by the ANLA.

#ProdecoInDialogue

Through this joint effort, Prodeco reaffirms its commitment to transparency, active listening, and participation. Every step is shared, every voice matters.

Through this joint effort, Prodeco reaffirms its commitment to transparency, active listening, and participation. Every step is shared, every voice matters.

El Paso, Cesar