Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability In Mining

DECEMBER 3, 2012

8:00

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:45

Welcome Remarks from Insight Information

8:50

Chair's Opening Remarks

Ben Chalmers 
Vice President, Sustainable Development
Mining Association of Canada

9:00

FEATURED SESSION

Global Challenges and Opportunities for the Canadian Mining Industry

Honourable John McKay 
Member of Parliament Scarborough-Guildwood

Brent Bergeron 
Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Goldcorp Inc.

• An overview of Private Member's bill on Revenue Transparency
• Examining the benefits and advantages of an international revenue transparency standard
• Analyzing international progress towards a more transparent and accountable extractive industry
• Global challenges and opportunities for Goldcorp Inc.
• Current initiatives on further accountability and transparency by Gold Industry
• The need for building capacity of governments where Canadian companies operate

10:00

Risk Management from Exploration to Early Development, a Junior's Perspective

Mark Wiseman 
Vice President, Sustainability
Avalon Rare Metals

• Early exploration risk identification and management
• Risk Areas - Community, Government (including Aboriginal), Regulatory, Environment, Health and Safety, Expertise
• Evolution of risks and risk management
• Risk management process – identification, assessment, prioritization, management and reporting

10:45

Networking Coffee Break

11:00

Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC)

Kevin O'Callaghan 
Partner
Fasken Martineau

• Understanding the development of indigenous rights and the concept of FPIC
• Consultation vs. consent in IFC Performance Standards
• Examining the issues that arise in achieving FPIC
• Interplay between anti-bribery and negotiating with indigenous people

11:45

Addressing Water Challenges in Corporate Social Responsibility

Bill Williams 
Vice President Environment
Barrick Gold

• Improving water management strategies in complex areas
• Exploring sustainable water treatment technologies for mine impacted water
• Discussing recent developments in responsible water use in mining
• Addressing public perceptions regarding sustainable water management

12:30

Networking Luncheon

1:30

KEYNOTE LUNCHEON ADDRESS

The Government of Canada's Engagement in CSR

Judith St. George 
Director General, Trade Commissioner Service Operations & Trade Strategy Bureau
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

2:15

From Consumers to Communities: How Supply Chain Sustainability Helps Secure Responsible Practices

Monica Ospina 
Director
O Trade and Market Access

• Overview of the global discussion around supply chain sustainability (from mining to the consumer), including the updated provisions in the IFC Sustainability Framework
• Examining risks associated with contractual workers and suppliers
• Rationale as to how the supply chain can be an avenue for development and help promote responsible practices
• Understanding the necessary steps firms must take to build sustainable supply chain practices
• Reviewing a case study illustrating supply chain sustainability

3:00

Networking Refreshment Break

3:15

PANEL

Measuring the Success of CSR from Juniors to Major Mining Players: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

Moderator: Monica Ospina 
Director
Trade and Market Access

Ian London 
Market Development and Energy Advisor
Avalon Rare Metals

Joe Ringwald 
Vice President Mining
Selwyn Resources Ltd.

Gordon Cummings 
CEO & President
Kimber Resources

Scott Yarrow
Vice President, Sustainability
Xstrata Nickel

This session will bring together leading experts to discuss measuring the success of corporate social responsibility. The focus will be the importance and challenge of valuing risk and reputation. Each speaker will provide a ten minute presentation followed by an extended Q&A period with the audience.

4:45

Closing Remarks by the Chair

DECEMBER 4, 2012

8:30

Continental Breakfast

9:00

Chair's Opening Remarks

Ben Chalmers
Vice President, Sustainable Development
Mining Association of Canada

9:15

Managing Human Rights Issues in Complex Environments

Sarah A. Altschuller
Associate
Foley Hoag

Joe Ringwald 
Vice President Mining
Selwyn Resources Ltd.

• Respecting and incorporating human rights into management decision making for mining operations
• Learning how to include human rights principles into your business strategy
• mplementing the United Nations Guiding Principles "Protect, Respect and Remedy" Framework

10:15

Networking Coffee Break

10:30

Recognizing and Mitigating the Risks of Bribery and Corruption in the Mining Sector

Signi Schneider 
Chief CSR Advisor
Export Development Canada

Ms. Signi Schneider, Chief CSR Advisor at Export Development Canada, will outline the latest legal developments and best practice to avoid running afoul of Canada's Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act. Included in the many above ground risks that mining companies have to manage is the risk of corruption. Requests for bribes and other forms of non-traditional payments are not uncommon; yet making such payments can land mining companies in court in Canada, the USA, the UK and elsewhere.

• What are the latest developments?
• What is best practice and how can mining companies manage this 'above ground' risk?

11:15

Harnessing a CSR Initiative to Alleviate Poverty

Martin Jones 
Chairman
Banro Foundation, Banro Corporation

• The unique development challenges of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Integrating job creation initiatives, the promotion of alternative livelihoods, and the nurturing of local businesses in your CSR agenda • A long-term vision for sustainable economic growth

12:00

Networking Luncheon

1:15

Building Mutual Benefits for Successful Community Development

Craig Ford 
Vice President, Corporate Responsibility
Inmet Mining

• Understanding the risks that need to be mitigated to foster good community relations
• Engaging host communities from the planning stage and contributing to community development
• Aiding sustainable community development by creating projects that are mutually beneficial
• Contributing to economic and social development of local communities

2:00

Biodiversity and Conservation Management

Susan McGeachie
Market Leader, Climate Change and Sustainability Services
Ernst & Young

• Planning for closure: identifying and prioritizing sensitive regions
• Establishing and monitoring conservation management practices throughout operational life of the mine
• Calculating the financial impacts of biodiversity conservation measures
• Navigating biodiversity and conservation standards to add value to your project

2:45

Networking Refreshment Break

3:00

Avoiding and Reducing Environmental Impacts in Mining Activities

Michel Julien
Corporate Director Environment
Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd.

• Integrating environmental considerations early on in project design
• Managing permitting risk
• Challenges in meeting environmental regulatory requirements on time for your mining operations
• Exploring effective environmental management systems

3:45

Customized Solutions for Building Strategic Stakeholder Relations

Don Richardson 
Managing Partner
Shared Value Solutions Ltd.

• Understanding how to establish strong stakeholder relations in conflict-sensitive manner
• Knowing how to reduce risks on your mining operation sites
• Building stakeholder engagement from the planning stage of operations
• Discovering techniques used to engage on the ground with community liaison groups

4:30

Closing Remarks by the Chair

• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Sustainability
• Environment
• Government and Public Relations

• Environmental Lawyers
• Environmental Consultants
• Water Management Professionals
• Operations

Dear Colleague,

It is with great pleasure that I formally invite you take part in the upcoming event, Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability in Mining.

For this event, Insight Information has organized a two-day conference to bring together an esteemed faculty of experts who will provide an in-depth overview of challenges faced by the CSR professionals in the mining industry. Speakers will share best practices in successfully incorporating sustainable methods such as managing human rights issues, reducing environmental impacts and incorporating sustainable practices into your company's business strategy and operations. This presents a valuable opportunity to understand both current issues and emerging trends.

Please remember that the forum will take place at St. Andrews Club and Conference Centre, in Toronto, Ontario from December 3-4, 2012 and we will be pleased if you could attend. In closing, please let me say that this event will be the perfect opportunity to network with industry professionals and thought leaders. We look forward to seeing you there!

Ben Chalmers 
Vice President, Sustainable Development
Mining Association of Canada

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