Communities

Our commitment to upholding the human rights of local communities begins with our Human Rights Policy and is embedded into company culture. The policy is guided by the International Bill of Human Rights, the United Nation’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights, and the World Gold Council’s Responsible Gold Mining Principles and Conflict-Free Gold Standard. It outlines our commitment to consider the impact of our operations on all affected communities, with a particular focus on safeguarding the rights of Indigenous Peoples. 

At Alamos, we demonstrate our respect for host communities through a partnership-driven approach to community engagement, beginning at the earliest stages of project development. Community relations are overseen by the highest level of our organisation, with responsibility residing within Alamos’ Executive Leadership team. We believe that effective community engagement is essential for fostering relationships built on mutual understanding and trust, gaining stakeholder support, and identifying and managing stakeholder-related risks unique to each operation. Our internal Community Engagement Standard establishes the minimum requirements for all Alamos business units when conducting community outreach. 

All four of our operating mines and the Lynn Lake Project have conducted Social Impact Assessments to identify both the risks and opportunities related to the rights and interests of local communities. Each of these operations has also established local community engagement committees that include representation from vulnerable groups. Through these assessments and engagement efforts, we have identified several significant actual and potential negative social impacts across our operations and projects, including pressures on infrastructure and housing services, income inequality, reduced access to land and water, divisions between those who benefit from the mine and those who do not, and; shifts in community social dynamics. At our Mulatos Mine, the risk of home relocation due to competing land interests has been realised and is discussed in the Housing and Land section. 

All Alamos mines and projects have established processes in place to ensure the rights of our communities are upheld. Our company-wide Site-Level Community Feedback Mechanism Standard mandates that all sites implement formal community feedback mechanisms that are accessible, confidential, fair, and impartial. These systems are designed to facilitate the identification, investigation and resolution of issues raised by our communities. Formal feedback mechanisms are in place at Island Gold, Magino, Mulatos and the Lynn Lake Project, while Young-Davidson is working towards implementing a formalised system (currently, the mine maintains transparent communication channels with the community to address concerns). Throughout the year, three community grievances were filed across the company, and remediation plans for these issues are being developed and implemented. Notably, in 2024, there were zero (0) site shutdowns related to community factors at any of our locations. 

As a Canadian company, Alamos recognizes the special connection Indigenous Peoples have with the land, and our responsibility to recognize and respect their distinct rights, cultures, and interests. The Young-Davidson Mine, Island Gold Mine, Magino Mine, and Lynn Lake Project are all situated within the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples, and we are committed to building respectful, long-term relationships and supporting local cultural heritage.

It is important that Indigenous communities impacted by our operations share in the benefits in a manner that they themselves consider fair and meaningful. The most common way we achieve this is through formal Participation Agreements, which outline specific terms for collaboration, benefits and ongoing engagement. At year-end 2024:

• The Young-Davidson Mine had three agreements in place with the Matachewan First Nation, Temagami First Nation, and Apitipi Anicinapek Nation. 

• The Island Gold Mine had three agreements in place with the Missanabie Cree First Nation, Michipicoten First Nation, and Batchewana First Nation, with two additional agreements in development. 

• The Magino Mine had six agreements in place with the Missanabie Cree First Nation, Michipicoten First Nation, Batchewana First Nation, Garden River First Nation, the Métis Nation of Ontario, and the Red Sky Métis Independent Nation. 

• The Lynn Lake Project had one agreement in place with Marcel Colomb First Nation, and as of 2025, a second agreement has been signed with Mathias Colomb Cree Nation. 

Outside of formal agreements, Alamos is committed to ongoing, open, and respectful dialogue with all Indigenous Peoples who have an interest in our operations. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and are focused on building shared understanding, particularly around environmental stewardship and community well-being. To support this commitment, we employ a range of due diligence practices aimed at protecting the rights and interests of Indigenous Peoples, including regular meetings of community consultation committees, Indigenous participation in environmental oversight and consultation processes, the development and maintenance of stakeholder maps and engagement plans, and Indigenous engagement expertise within our corporate senior management team.  

There were no reported violations of the rights of Indigenous Peoples at any of our sites in 2024.  

Wherever Alamos operates, we aim to be a respected and valued member of the community. Each of our sites invests in their local community in ways that are contextually relevant. These investments are guided by direct engagement with community representatives to ensure they reflect local perspectives and requirements. For donations and sponsorships, we prioritise initiatives that align with both community and employee interests. In 2024, Alamos contributed approximately US$1.5 million to local community initiatives across our operations. 

LOCAL PROCUREMENT

While direct community investment is a key component of responsible corporate citizenship, one of the most impactful ways Alamos contributes to local communities is through the goods and services we purchase as part of building and operating our mines. We prioritise local hiring and contracting to help drive economic growth and increase the flow of investment within the regions where we operate. When local suppliers are not immediately available, we seek to work with vendors to train and upskill them to improve their capacity for working with us. This approach not only strengthens our supply chain but also supports long-term economic resilience in our host communities. 

Mining often requires the temporary occupation of significant amounts of land and the employment of significant numbers of people – factors that can place pressure on local housing availability and land tenure, especially in remote regions with already limited resources. Alamos recognises these challenges and actively engages with local stakeholders to understand housing dynamics, identify concerns, and explore collaborative solutions. We are committed to minimising potential impacts and supporting sustainable community development alongside our operations. 

The Young-Davidson Mine is located 3km west of Matachewan township in Timiskaming, Ontario, a small community of approximately 268 permanent residents. The local economy is primarily driven by mining and forestry, with some tourism related to fishing and hunting. Economic activity has been reinvigorated due to continued growth at Young-Davidson, following a period of decline in the early 2000s due to the closure of other local mines. While the mine attracts a large workforce, pressures on Matachewan itself has remained limited, as most employees commute from larger surrounding communities such as Kirkland Lake and Temiskaming Shores. However, some local impacts have been observed, including increased demand for housing and rising prices, heavier traffic through the township from employees and suppliers, and added strain on municipal landfill capacity. 

The Island Gold District is situated near the township of Dubreuilville in Algoma, Ontario, a community originally established on the single industry of lumber. Since the closure of the local sawmill in 2008, Dubreuilville has transitioned into a mining town, supported by the success of Island Gold, Magino, and other regional mining projects. Such a shift has brought new economic opportunities while also changing the social and economic fabric of the community. Approximately 32 per cent of the Island Gold District workforce is from the local area. While the mines have supported the town’s revitalization, they have also introduced local challenges including increased demand for housing and higher real estate prices, pressure on municipal landfill capacity, increased traffic (especially on gravel roads, leading to dust emissions), reduced access to hunting areas, and a gradual cultural shift from a predominantly francophone population to a more mixed francophone–anglophone community. 

The Mulatos Mine is situated in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range in Sonora, Mexico. Local residents near the mine, particularly the village of Mulatos, have been directly affected by the mine’s operation and growth. In response to mine growth and expansion, Alamos initiated a multiyear voluntary resettlement program in 2016, developed in close collaboration with affected communities and guided by international best practices, including International Finance Corporation’s Performance Standard 5. The relocation program was designed and managed with input from social performance experts and aimed to ensure the long-term wellbeing of residents. Alamos constructed 21 new three-bedrooms homes in the nearby town of Matarachi, along with key infrastructure including an education centre, church, and medical clinic. Over 95 per cent of households from the village of Mulatos have voluntarily signed resettlement agreements and relocated to Matarachi, Hermosillo, Sahuaripa, or Chihuahua, reflecting a broad consensus and strong community participation in the process.