SOMA Gold'S Colombian Subsidiary Renews Carbon Neutrality Certification FOR Second Consecutive Year
SOMA GOLD'S COLOMBIAN SUBSIDIARY
RENEWS CARBON NEUTRALITY
CERTIFICATION FOR SECOND
CONSECUTIVE YEAR
VANCOUVER, BC
,
March 31, 2026
/CNW/ -
Soma Gold Corp.
(TSXV: SOMA) (WKN: A2P4DU)
(OTC: SMAGF) ("
Soma
" or the "
Company
") is pleased to announce that its Colombian subsidiary,
Operadora Minera SAS ("
Operadora
"), has successfully renewed its carbon neutrality certification
for the 2024 reporting period, marking the second consecutive year the Company has achieved this
distinction.
The certification, independently verified and issued by Bureau Veritas – BVQI Colombia Ltd.,
confirms that Operadora has maintained carbon neutrality for Scope 1 (direct emissions) and Scope
4 (indirect emissions from products used by the organization) under the internationally recognized
PAS 2060:2014
standard. Operadora remains the first and only mining company in Colombia to hold
this certification.
2024 Certification Highlights:
Total verified emissions of 1,367.40 tonnes CO
e for the 2024 period
100% of emissions offset through verified carbon credits
Offsets sourced from the Galilea Amé forest conservation project, registered with the
Biocarbon Registry
Independent third-party verification completed by Bureau Veritas with reasonable assurance
and a 5% materiality threshold
Héctor Meléndez, Soma's Colombia Country Manager, stated: "Renewing our carbon neutrality
certification demonstrates that our commitment to environmental leadership is not a one-time
achievement but an ongoing operational standard. We continue to prove that responsible mining and
meaningful climate action can go hand in hand."
The Company's sustainability strategy continues to build on its foundation of 100% renewable
hydroelectric power, operational efficiencies, and verified carbon offsets through REDD+
conservation projects in Colombia.
ABOUT SOMA GOLD
Soma Gold Corp. (TSXV: SOMA) is a profitable mining company focused on gold production and
exploration. The Company owns over 430 sq. kilometers of mineral concessions following the prolific
OTU fault in Antioquia, Colombia and two fully permitted mills located within 25 kilometers of each
other, with a combined milling capacity of 675 tpd. The El Bagre Mill operates at 450 TPD and the El
Limon Mill restarted operations in Q3 2025. Internally generated funds are being used to finance a
regional exploration program.
With a solid commitment to sustainability and community engagement, Soma Gold Corp. is
dedicated to achieving excellence in all aspects of its operations.
The Company also owns an exploration property near Tucuma, Para State, Brazil that is currently
under option to Ero Copper Corp.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"Geoff Hampson"
Chief Executive Officer and President
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in
the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of
this release.
All statements, analysis and other information contained in this press release about anticipated
future events or results constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are
often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "believe", "plan",
"estimate", "expect" and "intend" and statements that an event or result "may", "will", "should",
"could" or "might" occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements
are subject to business and economic risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause
actual results of operations to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and opinions of management at
the date the statements are made. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update
forward-looking statements even if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should
change except as required by applicable laws. Investors should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements.
SOURCE Soma Gold Corp.
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For further information:
For further information, please contact Andrea Laird, telephone: +1-604-
259-0302
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