ERM will be sponsoring, exhibiting and leading a sustainability program session this year at PDAC. We hope you can join us for one or more of the events listed below.
ERM at the Conference
ERM will exhibit at Booth #326 throughout the conference. Visit us to discuss the elements we see as important to building sustainable mining operations through our ‘The Mine We All Want to See’ framework.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Planning for Sustainable Mineral Development 101
Time: 10:00 am – 12:15 pm
Location: MTCC, South Building, Rm 715
ERM’s “The Mine We All Want to See” framework envisions a sustainable metals ecosystem for mining companies, communities, customers, and investors through responsible mining. This lightning talks event will see key sub-topics within the sustainable mining framework explored by junior companies, community members, investors, and expert speakers in interactive mini sessions that will shape a sustainable future and create value for all stakeholders through safe, just, and responsible mining.
The sub-topics include:
- Setting the stage for success with the S in ESG: Engagement and agreement making in early exploration
- The value of a long-term project vision: Insights from a Canadian junior
- The ABC’s of ESG due diligence: How to meet investor expectations and position your company for financing
Speakers include:
Moderators:
- Louise Pearce, Partner, Global Head of Risk and Global Mining Lead, ERM
- Stephanie Meyer, Senior Partner, Stratos/ERM
Speakers:
- Cora Devoy, Director of Sustainability, Lundin Mining
- Tony Reda, CEO, Tectonic Metals
- Carolina Lasso, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Aurania Resources
- Colin Webster, Vice President, Sustainability & External Affairs, Alamos Gold
- Nalaine Morin, Vice President Sustainability, Skeena Resources
- Kody Penner, Vice-Chair, Tahltan Nation Development Corporation
- Matthew Pickard, Vice President, Environmental & Sustainability, Sabina Gold & Silver Corp.
- Samantha Hill, Managing Director, Sustainable Investing, Canadian Pension Plan Investments
- Martin Cory, Partner, ERM
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Critical Minerals: Geology and Mineralogy
Technical Program commences at 10.00 am
Technical Program
Driven by the green energy transition, the emerging demand for critical metals such as lithium and rare earth elements requires innovative geological concepts, exploration strategies, and techniques. A combination of overview presentations and case studies will outline approaches required for the discovery and development of battery and magnet metal deposit.
Topic: Geometallurgy: A critical element in the development of mineral deposits for the energy transition
Speaker: David Kaeter, Consultant, Geochemistry, CSA Global/ERM
Time: 10.49 am – 11.13 am
Location: MTCC, South Building, Rm 717
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Student-Industry Mixer
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: MTCC, South Building, Rm 701
ERM, in partnership with PDAC, will award a Sustainability Bursary of $3000 focused on innovation. This will provide support to the next generation of pioneers and leaders so that our industry can continue to generate sustainable value for all stakeholders in the years to come. The recipient for 2023 is Adrien Dimech, whose PhD is focusing on geophysical monitoring for the stability surveillance of mine tailings.