How does the complaint process work?

Acacia Mining Operations Inc. addresses the processes of monitoring and measuring customer satisfaction, as well as handling complaints, requests, and feedback related to the products offered to customers in order to enhance customer satisfaction. These processes are conducted in accordance with the requirements of TS ISO 10002:2018 Customer Satisfaction Standard.

In this context, the following procedural steps are followed when addressing customer complaints:

THE PROCESS OF ADDRESSING COMPLAINTS
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STEP
WHO?
WHEN?
HOW?
WITH WHAT?
1
Start of the Process
Customer
When dissatisfaction arises related to the quality of a product or service, which may be subject to complaint
By completing the Complaint Notification Form available on the website of Acacia Mining Operations.
Complaint Notification Form
2
The Sales Specialist receiving feedback regarding complaints
Sales Specialist
When a customer fills out the Complaint Notification Form on the Acacia Mining Operations website
All information on the form filled out through Acacia Mining Operations website is transmitted via email to the “Sales Specialist”, “CFO” and “Complaint Handling Management Representative” by the system.
Complaint Notification Form
3
Filling out the Complaint Record Log
Sales Specialist
When information related to suggestions and complaints is received via email through the form filled out by the customer on the website
The Sales Specialist records all information provided by the customer through email in the “Complaint Record Log.”
Complaint Record Log
4
Providing the Customer with Confirmation of the Receipt of Suggestions and Complaints
Sales Specialist
After all information transmitted through the website is recorded in the “Complaint Record Log.”
A notification is sent to the customer, informing them that the necessary investigation process has been initiated regarding their suggestion or complaint.
E-Mail
5
Conducting Root Cause Analysis for the Complaint
Sales Specialist
CFO
OHS & IMS Manager
After providing the customer with confirmation of the receipt of their suggestion or complaint
The suggestion or complaint from the customer is examined, and the priority level and possible resolution method are determined. If additional information is needed during this step, communication with the customer is initiated to gather the required details.
Customer Satisfaction Process
6
Non-conformity, Incident Management, and Corrective Action Process
Sales Specialist
CFO
OHS & IMS Manager
After conducting a root cause analysis of the suggestion or complaint received from the customer
In accordance with the root cause analysis conducted for the suggestion or complaint received from the customer, Corrective Actions are identified, and relevant departments are involved in the process.
Corrective Action Process
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The Implementation of Corrective Action
Sales Specialist
CFO
OHS & IMS Manager
When it is determined that the customer perception is positively impacted by the identified corrective actions
The department manager responsible for the corrective action ensures that the action is carried out as specified in the Corrective Action Request (CAR) form and within the designated timeframe. Once the action is completed, the Sales Specialist is informed about the matter.
E-Mail
8
Monitoring the Implemented Corrective Action
Sales Specialist
CFO
OHS & IMS Manager
When the actions defined in the Corrective Action form have been completed
After the completion of the action related to the fundamental situation underlying the customer’s complaint, monitoring is carried out to determine the extent to which customer expectations have been met.
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9
Preparation of the Corrective Action Report
Sales Specialist
CFO
OHS & IMS Manager
When it is determined that the expectations related to the customer’s complaint have been met
A Corrective Action Report is prepared, containing information about the corrective activity undertaken and its results, to be sent to the customer.
Corrective Action Report
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End of the Process
Sales Specialist
After receiving feedback from the customer that their expectations have been met
The Complaint Record Log is updated based on the available data.
Complaint Record Log
Complaint Notification Form

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