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Excelsior Mining Provides Update on Current ESG Initiatives
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n Excelsior Mining Provides Update on Current ESG Initiatives\n \n \n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n \n \n \n PHOENIX\n \n ,\n \n Nov. 9, 2021\n \n /CNW/ -\n \n Excelsior Mining Corp.\n \n (TSX: MIN) (OTCQX: EXMGF) (FSE: 3XS)\n \n (\"Excelsior\" or the \"Company\")\n \n announces the details of its ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) initiatives demonstrating the Company's commitment to these matters. As shown in the table below, copper is a key mineral required across almost all new green energy technologies:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Excelsior's goal is to support the green mining revolution by providing \"green copper\" that is mined in an environmentally friendly and socially responsible manner. The Company's ESG strategy will reinforce the following goals and initiatives the Company currently holds in high regard:\n \n \n \n Environment\n \n \n \n \n The Gunnison Copper Project is the world's most environmentally friendly base metal mining project.\n \n \n In-situ copper mining recycles water. As a result, the project consumes less water, and overall water consumption is negligible compared to other conventional mining operations.\n \n \n During operations, the in-situ mine does not generate any significant dust, air, or noise pollution.\n \n \n Excelsior's carbon emissions are insignificant compared to most industries.\n \n \n Excelsior's mine closure plan for Gunnison combines industry leading sustainability and environmental stewardship. In-situ mining does not permanently scar the natural landscape; once mining operations cease, the land can be repurposed for any use going forward.\n \n \n There is no possibility of acid mine drainage or other residual effects often attributed to traditional mining methods.\n \n \n \n \n Social\n \n \n \n \n Gunnison's environmental attributes are a key reason the project has enjoyed strong community support from inception.\n \n \n Excelsior has been engaging with local communities for over a decade, and has made effective employee health & safety protocols, consi...