Sierra Mineral Holdings I Limited is the nation’s largest operational bauxite mine company, promoting sustainable resource development and driving communities through local employment opportunities. THE FUTURE OF RESPONSIBLE MININGSierra Mineral Holdings I Limited (SMHL), a prominent bauxite mine headquartered in Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, is forging a path of sustainable resource development and community empowerment within the nation’s thriving mining sector. As the largest operational bauxite mining company in the country, SMHL holds a mining lease covering 322 square kilometres (sqkm) within a geologically distinct section of the mineral-rich belt. The company’s primary operational focus within the Moyamba District is balanced by an admiral dedication to community development and focus on sustainability. Sustainable development is also key to SMHL’s operations and includes health, safety, environmental (HSE), and community development management policies.