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Tackling global sustainability

Nov 26, 2012

The Responsible Minerals Sector Initiative fosters dialogue for the mineral sector worldwide. In April 2012, participants from around the world congregated in Vancouver to talk about the future of the mineral sector. The gathering was not a typical conference or seminar, but rather the beginning of a continuing conversation to tackle the toughest questions that must be addressed if the mineral sector is to demonstrate sustainability and responsibility over the coming decade. The event, GEMM […]

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UBC, SFU to further global sustainable mining practices through $25M Institute

Nov 23, 2012

The University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University will lead an international coalition to help developing countries benefit from their natural resources in environmentally and socially responsible ways. The establishment of the Canadian International Institute for Extractive Industries and Development (CIIEID), funded by a $25-million grant from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), was announced last October with an aim to sharing Canadian expertise in extractive industries. The selection of UBC and SFU to operate the Institute was announced today by the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation.

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