Canadian mining companies recognized for commitments to sustainability and outstanding environmental and community engagement achievements The Gahcho Kué mine received this year’s prestigious Towards Sustainable Mining® (TSM) Excellence Awards.
The Mining Association of Canada’s (MAC) Community of Interest Advisory Panel has selected the Gahcho Kué Mine, owned as a joint venture between De Beers Group and Mountain Province Diamonds, and Copper Mountain Mining Corporation, leaders in Canada’s mining sector, to receive this year’s prestigious Towards Sustainable Mining® (TSM) Excellence Awards in recognition of their innovative sustainability projects focused on community engagement 18
and environmental stewardship. The
to ESG and responsible practices form
companies were presented their awards
the backbone of our country’s mining
on May 2, 2022 at the CIM Awards Gala
industry and this year’s TSM Excellence
in Vancouver.
Award winners highlight outstanding
“We are extremely proud of the work that was accomplished this year by Copper Mountain and the Gahcho Kué
practices that prioritize both community engagement and environmental stewardship.”
Mine, both have set a very high bar
With Canada producing some of the
when it comes to sustainable mining
lowest carbon-intensity mineral and
performance in Canada’s mining
metal products in the world, there is no
sector,” said Pierre Gratton, MAC’s
doubt that it can and should play a much
president and CEO. “Commitments
more significant role in providing the
