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Janice Fingler 16 Mineral Exploration | amebc.ca of the proposed mine with the needs of the environment and surrounding society and cultures. They set a new standard for environmental stewardship and leadership in social engagement, going well beyond the parameters of the environmental assessment requirements. Located in the upper Nass Valley, the proposed KSM mine is surrounded by the traditional territories of four First Nations and the Nisga'a Nation, and is near the Alaskan border. That setting presents unique challenges for environmental protection and gaining social licence to operate. Benefits agreements were negotiated with the Gitanyow First Nation and the Nisga'a Treaty Nation, and the project was accepted by the Tahltan, Gitxsan and Skii km Lax Ha nations. Tribal nations and communities in Alaska were engaged to ensure their opinions were accounted for. As well, the surrounding communities of Smithers, Terrace, Stewart, Dease Lake, Iskut and Telegraph Creek were – and continue to be –ˆconsulted. The result of the engagement with stakeholders led to $500 million in design changes and training opportunities with the KSM project. Murphy, as vice-president of environ- mental aŽairs, and Miller, as manager of environmental aŽairs for Seabridge Gold, have acted as a powerful team, dedicated to moving their project forward in a sustainable way to the benefit of their neighbours as well as their shareholders. Through their achievements, Murphy and Miller set a new standard for environmental stewardship and leadership in social engagement while protecting the project's economic feasibility. They truly understand that balance is not only achievable, but required. DAVID BARR AWARD JANICE FINGLER Janice Fingler is the recipient of the David Barr Award for excellence in leadership and innovation in mineral exploration health and safety. Her strong leadership since joining the AME Environment, Health & Safety Committee in 2013 (and chairing it since 2014) has enabled the committee to grow and be a strong voice for health and safety in the mineral exploration community, in British Columbia and across the country. With fellow committee member Dave Thompson, she worked tirelessly to CDN Resource.indd 1 2/10/10 9:51:39