SMLuele sets a milestone in Angolan mining with its triple ISO certification
What does SMLuele's triple ISO certification mean?
Sociedade Mineira do Luele recently announced that it has obtained ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certification, three key international standards for business management.
This achievement goes beyond formal recognition.
It involves the implementation of structured systems, with defined processes, risk control, internal audits, and continuous improvement.
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001: an integrated management system
> Quality: ISO 9001
The ISO 9001 certifies that SMLuele operates with consistent, measurable, and results-oriented processes. The standard requires planning, monitoring of indicators, management of non-conformities, and continuous improvement.
In mining, this translates into greater operational stability and deviation control.
> Environment: ISO 14001
The ISO 14001 establishes a formal framework for identifying, controlling, and reducing environmental impacts. It is not based on statements, but on evidence, records, and monitoring.
For the mining sector, this certification reinforces responsible environmental management and systematic compliance.
> Occupational health and safety: ISO 45001
The ISO 45001 integrates occupational risk prevention into the management system. Safety is no longer reactive but becomes part of the operating routine.
It includes procedures, training, incident investigation, and continuous monitoring, protecting people and business continuity.
A clear message to the market: comprehensive and mature management
With this triple certification, SMLuele sends a clear message:
- Produce methodically.
- Manage risks in a structured way.
- Integrates quality, environment, and safety into a single system.
This approach is consistent with international best practices in mining and corporate governance.
The impact of SMLuele's ISO certification in Angola
1. Institutional trust and the country's image
When a major mining company such as SMLuele adopts globally recognized ISO standards, Angola reinforces its operational credibility.
The international market interprets these advances as signs of maturity and control.
2. Relationship with investors and financial partners
For banks, insurers, and industrial partners, risk is central.
ISO certification does not replace due diligence, but it demonstrates the ability to define processes, audit, and correct deviations.
This facilitates technical discussions and reduces uncertainty.
3. Occupational safety as a permanent system
In mining, real change occurs when safety ceases to depend on one-off initiatives.
ISO 45001 turns prevention into a system, with a direct impact on people and operations.
4. Aligning suppliers and contractors with new standards
Certified companies raise expectations.
Suppliers, contractors, and other services tend to align themselves to meet the same standards.
The result is a progressive professionalization of the mining ecosystem.
5. Greater readability for regulators and audits
ISO standards do not replace regulation.
However, they improve traceability, records, and documentary evidence, facilitating audits and external oversight.
PetroShore's role in the certification process
Obtaining ISO certifications requires technical preparation, document structuring, and operational alignment.
In this process, PetroShore accompanied SMLuele as a consultant during the preparation phase, always respecting the independence of the certifier.
This approach ensures rigor, clarity of roles, and institutional credibility.
Conclusion: SMLuele raises the standard in the mining industry
SMLuele's triple ISO certification consolidates a modern, demanding management model that is aligned with international standards.
The impact is tangible: better operational control, greater safety, structured environmental management, and a strengthened reputation for mining in Angola.
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> ISO 9001: Quality Management System
> ISO 14001: Environmental Management System
> ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management System
Frequently Asked Questions:
What ISO certifications did Sociedade Mineira do SMLuele obtain?
SMLuele obtained ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, integrating quality, environmental management, and occupational safety.
✔ Why is ISO 45001 relevant in mining?
Because it makes safety and risk prevention a structural part of the management system, rather than isolated actions.
✔ Do ISO certifications guarantee full legal compliance?
No. ISO standards complement regulations, but do not replace them.
✔ What role did PetroShore play in SMLuele's certification?
PetroShore participated as a readiness consultant, supporting preparation for certification.
✔ How does this certification impact the Angolan mining sector?
Strengthens international confidence, improves security, and raises ecosystem standards.
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