Slide 1: Port Colborne Community-based Action Plan (PCCAP)
Port Colborne Community-based Action Plan (PCCAP) Port Colborne Council Meeting Presentation June 10, 2019 1
Slide 2: About Vale’s Port Colborne Refinery
About Vale’s Port Colborne Refinery • Vale is a global mining company and the world’s largest producer of nickel and iron ore. • Vale’s Port Colborne Refinery has been operating since 1918, and celebrated 100 years of operations last year. Over the years the plant has produced a variety of nickel, c
Slide 3: We are what we do
We are what we do Mission To transform natural resources into prosperity and sustainable development. Vision To be the number one global natural resource company in creating long term value, through excellence and passion for people and the planet. Values Life matters most Value our people Prize our
Slide 4: Why we’re here
Why we’re here 4
Slide 5: Port Colborne Community-based Action Plan
Port Colborne Community-based Action Plan Today, Vale is proud to launch its Community-Based Action Plan for Port Colborne that addresses the findings of a multi-year Community-Based Risk Assessment (CBRA) examining the impact of 100 years of operations, and specifically historical metal deposition
Slide 6: CBRA History
CBRA History 6
Slide 7: Community-based Risk Assessment
Community-based Risk Assessment 7
Slide 8: CBRA Timeline
CBRA Timeline Pioneering Process Community-Based Risk Assessment Timeline — A look into Vale’s soil study in Port Colborne Community Environmental Risk Human Health Risk Health CBRA Port Colborne Vale initiates Assessment — Natural Assessment (HHRA) Assessment Update Community-Based voluntary CBRA E
Slide 9: CBRA Findings
CBRA Findings 9
Slide 10: Key CBRA Findings
Key CBRA Findings * Metals in the soil from historical refinery activities do not result in unacceptable risks to health. Further, the CHAP study provides evidence that health outcomes Human Health Risk Assessment: in Port Colborne are no different than other Ontario communities. Ecological Risk ¢ P
Slide 11: Community Health Assessment Project (CHAP)
Community Health Assessment Project (CHAP) Supplementary to the three reports, Vale commissioned a Community Health Assessment Project (CHAP) to address community concerns regarding potential human health effects from exposure to metals. The CHAP study consisted of a community-based survey of health
Slide 12: CBRA Action Plan
CBRA Action Plan 12
Slide 13: Action Planning Principles
Action Planning Principles 13
Slide 14: Action Plan
Action Plan Vale is committed to addressing the results of the CBRA through implementation of our Action Plan. Key actions include: • Remediation activities at a handful of residential properties, such as sodding/ground cover and/or soil replacement. There are no unacceptable health risks to these r
Slide 15: Exposure Point Concentrations and Actions
Exposure Point Concentrations and Actions Exposure Point Concentrations (ppm) Conc. Proposed Actions Residential Properties Affected Band Clay Fill Material Organic Soil ≤ 2,500 ≤ 1,800 ≤ 1,200 No Action Required but residents in these locations will receive 1 N/A the same communications materials d
Slide 16: Natural Environment and Agricultural Action Plan
Natural Environment and Agricultural Action Plan Aspect Proposed Actions Aquatic Environment Assessment A survey to better assess nickel’s role in any identified risks to aquatic species in municipal drains east of the refinery. Slightly elevated total Ni concentrations have Natural Environment been
Slide 17: Launch Week Activities
Launch Week Activities ➢ Launch of the Port Colborne Community-based Action Plan • Media Release • Launch website: www.vale.com/cbra • Activate e-mail address: PortColborne.Questions@vale.com ➢ Contact relevant property owners • Remediation properties – by phone and by mail ➢ Face-to-face home visit
Slide 18: For more information
For more information 18
Slide 19: For More Information
For More Information Community Based Action Plan Project Manager: Eric Azzopardi Contact: eric.azzopardi@vale.com; 647-354-6607 Dedicated Website: www.vale.com/cbra PortColborne.Questions@vale.com 19
Slide 20: Vale - For a world with new values
W va For a world with new values.