Wherever we operate, we seek to understand the social, environmental and economic implications of our activities so we can optimise benefits for both the local community and for the overall economy of the region.

Avima will contribute significantly to the national economy of the Republic of Congo. On the ground, Avima will provide jobs and skills training and will become business-opportunity hubs for the local communities. Avima Iron Ore is committed to supporting community programs, capacity building and social infrastructure that will ensure the development of the people who live in the vicinity of its projects. To enable us to deliver socio-economic programmes reflecting the priorities of local communities, we plan to use a number of processes to increase our knowledge and understanding of how communities can derive benefits from our presence.

Our aim is to set the standard for the best practice in our countries ensuring that we, as a responsible company, adhere to international best practice. We believe that Avima offers significant opportunities for skills transfer to develop the full potential of the people in the countries in which we operate. As part of our underlying philosophy, we put people first. The well being of our people and employees is our highest priority.