Uplifting Local Communities in the Areas Where We Operate
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Wed, October 20, 2021 at 12:00 PMendedReplay
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Meeting Overview The panel discussion focused on the significance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics within the mining industry. Panelists from various companies shared insights on their operations, sustainability initiatives, and community engagement efforts. Key Discussion Points - Introduction of panelists and their respective companies. - Overview of Trilogy Metals' operations in Alaska and its focus on ESG and community relations. - Bunker Hill Mining Corporation's approach to regenerating closed mine sites with a focus on minimizing environmental impact. - Ion Energy's exploration efforts for lithium in Mongolia and commitment to local employment and education. - Monarca Minerals' role in mineral exploration and its commitment to sustainable practices. Decisions Made - No explicit decisions recorded. Action Items & Next Steps - [Unassigned] : Continue discussions on CSR and ESG topics in future meetings. - [Unassigne...
Tony Giardini is the President and Chief Executive officer of Trilogy Metals. Mr. Giardini was President of Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. from May 2019 to March 2020 and was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Kinross Gold Corporation from December 2012 to April 2019.He was Chief Financial Officer of Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. from May 2006 to April 2012. Prior to joining Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., Mr. Giardini spent more than 10 years with Placer Dome Inc. as Vice President and Treasurer. Mr. Giardini is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a Certified Public Accountant and spent 12 years with accounting firm KPMG prior to joining Placer Dome Inc.
A former COO of Barrick Gold Corporation from 2015-2018, Mr. Williams is a global executive with an established track-record of value creation, pioneering and transformational leadership within the Mining Industry and other demanding assignments. Amongst other notable achievements, this helped Barrick deliver an 80% improvement in the company’s operating profit over his three years, and the total overhaul of the Company’s relationship with the Tanzanian Government following a breakdown of relations between a Barrick subsidiary and that government.
Formerly, the CEO of an African and Central Asian focused exploration business, and Non-Executive Director of Gem Diamonds PLC, he was also the Commanding Officer of the British Special Forces Regiment – the SAS. He is currently a Non-Executive Director of Trevali Mining Corporation, Chair of Trevali’s HSEC Committee and an advisor to mining companies facing complex operational, political or ESG challenges.
BSc Economics, University College London; MA Security Studies, Kings College London; MBA Cranfield University.
Former Head of Closure, Rehabilitation and Asset Development Barrick Gold; Managed 100+ employees over 85 sites globally, including 5 Superfund sites in the USA. Managed annual budgets of over $80 million. Developed commercial partnerships and investment feasibility studies for redevelopment of 4 Superfund sites. Former Centar American Technical Services (Drilling and Exploration Services). International investment advisory in large-scale real estate developments. Designed and managed award-winning economic development program in Zimbabwe using US Government Title II food aid. US Peace Corps in Guatemala, agricultural diversification volunteer. Family history in large-scale commercial farming. BA Economics, University of California, Riverside. ESG, Government and Community Relations, Water Management Rehabilitation.
Founder and Director of OTrade, Monica has +20 years of industry experience in Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Impact. An expert with recognized experience in the design and implementation of strategic solutions that support operation productivity while building trusting relationships with communities impacted by mineral exploration and operations.
Replay transcript excerpt
Speaker 1: Hello everyone and welcome to the CSR ESG based panel today hosted by 6 I'm joined today by Tony Giardini, Trilogy Metals CEO. Richard Williams, Bunker Hill's Executive Chairman. Bradley Barnett, Bunker Hill's Vice President of Sustainability. Speaker 1: Ali Haji, Ion Energy's CEO and Director. And Monica Ospina, Monarcha Minerals Director for the Board. Today's panelists are going to have a discussion today about the importance of CSR and ESG topics. After we'll move into a live Q&A session where we'll be accepting and answering some questions. You can submit your questions using the Q&A panel found on the right hand side of your screen at any time. As always, the summit is being recorded and will be available to watch afterward on six.com. Speaker 1: To begin with, I'd like to offer a couple of minutes to each of the speakers to introduce themselves and their companies before we begin in earnest. Tony, I'm going to hand things over to you to start things off. Speaker 2: Cameron, thank you very much. Speaker 2: And welcome to everyone who's joined us today. And thanks to all the panelists for being here. Speaker 2: I'm gonna be Speaker 2: within my 3 minute time period. I only have 1 slide that I'm gonna be talking to. And this slide basically summarizes what Trilogy is. Trilogy Speaker 2: is listed on the New York and Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol TMQ. Speaker 2: We operate in Alaska, the great state of Alaska, And what we do in Alaska is we have a 50% interest in an area called the Amber Mining District. This was an area that was explored for many years by Speaker 2: Rio Tinto. Speaker 2: And in 2011, my predecessor, Rick Benyon, who was the CEO at the time, was successful in putting together Speaker 2: the district and effectively Spea...
