Mineral Exploration

Spring 2020

Mineral Exploration is the official publication of the Association of Mineral Exploration British Columbia.

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22 Mineral Exploration | amebc.ca attention on impact investing as desired by many women." Women and young investors are using their values to direct their investment dollars into companies and industries that demonstrate environmental and social performance and good governance. While it is clear to those within the industry that great strides have been taken to make the exploration and mining life cycle more socially and environmentally responsible, to the uninitiated, the terms "mining" and "responsible" make strange bedfellows. There is still an outdated vision of a dirty and irresponsible industry that is hard to shake. "We're going to have to speak up to get included in the portfolios," says Preston. For exploration and mining companies to be included in responsible investment portfolios, the industry is going to have to become more transparent, actively work to break down these assumptions and have difficult conversations with people about how the industry works and why it is necessary. "The industry still shies away from defending itself," says Preston. "If you do want to encourage younger investors, younger generations are increasingly motivated by the environmental impact and, as an industry, we need to be willing to take that on." PHOTO: VELOUR PRODUCTIONS/AME www.Foundex.com 604-594-8333 • info@Foundex.com Sonic, Mud and Air Rotary Drill Rigs • Instrumentaaon Installaaons • Soil and Groundwater Invesagaaons • Water Wells, Monitoring Wells • Anchor, Piling and Grouang Services Geotechnical Drilling Soluaons Commiied to excellence since 1972 Klohn.indd 1 2019-01-14 11:47 AM

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