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environmental studies during early exploration. Early environmental studies build valuable baseline information that can
inform and focus subsequent stages of assessment necessary
for permitting, regulatory review and future stages of mine
development and operation. Integral to the success of any early
environmental study is engagement with indigenous peoples
and communities who are a wealth of information regarding
traditional knowledge and the biotic ecosystem. Most importantly, it builds meaningful, collaborative relationships with
indigenous peoples and communities, allowing for better decision-making and incorporation of environmental and social
values into projects.
This session will focus on scalable environmental best practices and tools during exploration: simple steps that can provide
tremendous value to your project. Successful pragmatic examples of implementation of environmental practices that have
significantly contributed to the earning and maintaining of
the social license to operate will also be examined. Finally, the
speakers will be brought together in a panel discussion to share
their insights on the current and future practice of resource
extraction toward sustainable resources for life, every day.
Canadian Exploration Highlights: New Exploration and
Discoveries in Old Mining Camps
Wednesday, January 29 (afternoon)
We all know the old adage: "Look for new mines in the shadows of old ones." This mantra is even more applicable in challenging market conditions when risk capital is scarce. Regions
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