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MINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. WORKING IN COMMUNITIES. MINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Workshop Introduction Approach: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Workshop Introduction
Approach:
• Module format; Introduction to Ideas; Facilitate Discussion during conference
• Community Planning Based
Objectives :
• Develop/strengthen appreciation for “community” values;• Introduce participants to trends in industry, government
policy and community expectations that will affect industry• Introduce participants to resource people, tools and
information
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Agenda
Part 1: Why Engage?
Part 2: Who to Engage? (Guest Speakers)
Part 3: How to Engage?
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Why Engage?
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The short answer….
1. Legal Obligation (question of timing)
2. Moral Duty (‘rights’ often debated)
3. Fiscal Responsibility
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Why engage?
1. Perceptions and Issues (Internal/External to Industry)
2. Trends and their Impact on Industry Activities
3. Evolution of Community Engagement
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Mineral Industry Perceptions and Issues
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. ‘Free Entry System’
2. Dual Rights System
3. Evolution of Environmental Movement
4. Public Perceptions and Past Practices
5. Secrecy of industry
Mineral Industry Perceptions and Issues
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Mineral Industry Perceptions and Issues
1. ‘Free Entry System’
• Allows for virtually anyone to acquire claims – promotes fair access
• Promotes low cost access for initial exploration
• Usually ‘outsider’ acquires claims
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Mineral Industry Perceptions and Issues
2. Dual Rights System – pros and cons
• Crown owns minerals – promotes social equity
• Landowner perspectives
• Creates challenges in resource and land management
• Perpetuates ‘outsider’ perspective
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Mineral Industry Perceptions and Issues
3. Evolution of Environmental Movement
• Goal of social equity and environmental protection
• Change in philosophy from abundant to finite capacity
• Changes in societal expectations (trends)
• Changes in demographics – ‘luxury of thought’
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Mineral Industry Perceptions and Issues
4. Public Perceptions and Past Practices
• Litany of environmental legacy sites
• Public does not differentiate between mines & quarries
• Media coverage
• Poor public understanding of modern society ‘footprint’
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Mineral Industry Perceptions and Issues
5. Secrecy of industry
• Protection of claims – property
• Uncertainty in prospect development
• Fear of community response
• Investor issues
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Mineral Industry Perceptions and Issues
6. Minimal Contact
• Local landowner contact
• Message and managing expectations
• Company capability
• Traditional use of public relations to deliver message
• Companies have difficulties defining “Community”
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Trends
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Communications, Media and the Internet
2. Environmental and Community Planning
3. Government Policy and Activities
4. Industry Initiatives
5. Demographics
Trends and their Impact on the Mineral Industry
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Trends and their Impact on the Mineral Industry
1. Communications, Media and the Internet
• Social Media has forever changed how we communicate and share information
• Free access to internet - unchallenged reporting
• Instant access to news
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Trends and their Impact on the Mineral Industry
2. Environmental and Community Planning
• Move towards sustainability
• Downloading programs – FG -> PG -> MG
• Community-based Initiatives (volunteer; NSEN)
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Trends and their Impact on the Mineral Industry
3. Government Policy and Activities
• Legislation supporting sustainability (EGSPA)
• Natural Resources Strategy – policy document
• Federal, Provincial and Municipal legislation
• First Nations and Aboriginal Interests – Duty to Consult
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Trends and their Impact on the Mineral Industry
4. Industry Initiatives
• PDAC E3-Plus Program
Exploration Focus - Voluntary Guidelines Emphasizes CSR & Environmental Stewardship
• MAC - Towards Sustainable Mining
Voluntary ~ 20 companies participate (operations)
• TSX Requirements – Section 20 of Technical Reporting
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Trends and their Impact on the Mineral Industry
5. Demographics
• Nova Scotia’s aging population
• Less appetite for industry (retirement ‘community’)
• Skilled Labour?
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Evolution of
Community Engagement
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Evolution of Community Engagement
Where have we been??
• Minimal effort - as demanded by legislation
• Mainly one-way communications – PR based
• Early environmental legislation adopted to meet environmental and social demands (EA process)
• EA process only applicable at ‘development’ stage
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Evolution of Community Engagement
Where are we now?
• Trends in Social & Environmental Awareness Impact:
Government Policy
Industry Association Initiatives
Regulatory Requirements (TSX)
• Any Change in Community Confidence?
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Evolution of Community Engagement
Where are we now? Government Policy/Legislation
• Community Engagement opportunities MRA – no current opportunity; Rewrite -
opportunities?
Natural Resources Strategy – Engagement Exercise
EA & Integration of Permitting – Mineral Lease/Industrial Approval (One-window Approach)
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Evolution of Community Engagement
Where are we now? Industry Association Actions
• PDAC E3 Plus Initiative – CSR, Engagement focus! Response to growing community planning trends
Few exploration companies have taken action
Benefits not part of corporate psyche yet
Illustrates need for corporate training in CSR etc.
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Evolution of Community Engagement
Where are we now? Financial Regulatory Actions
• New Section in TSX 43-101 Technical Reports Item 20: Environmental Studies, Permitting, and
Social or Community Impact
Requirement to discuss issues that may affect an issuer's ability to mine
Only comes into play at “advanced project” stage
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Evolution of Community Engagement
Observations….
• Industry associations seem to be keeping pace with trends in government policy and community based planning
• Mining companies – not so much
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Evolution of Community Engagement
Observations for moving forward…..
Companies need to recognize level of understanding of geology, industry activities by community as a first step
Companies must be aware of community perceptions of mining
Companies must recognize range of values in a community
Engagement needs to focus on community planning and what that means to the community
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Evolution of Community Engagement
Summary
Industry suffers from past practices and a negative image
Trends in communications, government policy and ‘community’ planning will impact industry
Industry associations and regulatory agencies have developed policies and programs to keep pace with these trends
Most ‘engagement’ is still a “must do” rather than “should do” activity
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Who to Engage?
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How to Engage?
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Why Engage• Issues, Trends and History
Who to Engage?• Varied Interests, Perspectives and Values
• How to Engage?• Key Elements• A Plan to Move Forward
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Typical Engagement Scenario
Acquisition Exploration Mining
$ $$$ $$$$$$Investment
Engagement X ?
Trend
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Corporate Social Responsibility – Commitment
• Attitude (CSR profile, training, etc.)
Develop Community Awareness – Pre-engagement
• How? Costs?
Community Focused Engagement• Best Management Principles
Meeting the Challenge: Key Elements
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Corporate Social Responsibility
Often Poorly Defined & Criticized
• What would it look like if it was actually done?
• Called a “Weapon” in some countries.
• Heavily biased towards financial “reward” rather than changing corporate attitudes.
• Still has great potential if genuinely applied
Meeting the Challenge: Moving Forward
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Corporate Social Responsibility
It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.
Charles Darwin
Sooner or later poor performers get weeded out…
Meeting the Challenge: Moving Forward
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Corporate Social Responsibility
Change……. Natural Resources Strategy
• Phase 1 Citizen Engagement - Submissions Critical of Industry Looking for Change Concern (Values) Focused
• Phase 2 Expert Panels – Technical Advice Position Focused
Meeting the Challenge: Moving Forward
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Corporate Social ResponsibilityAre Companies Adapting?
• Exploration Companies – informal survey results on CSR/Environmental Policies
• Saying you are a good corporate citizen is almost meaningless…..
• Proof?
Meeting the Challenge: Moving Forward
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Corporate Social ResponsibilityHow can you build ‘Proof’?
• Start Internally – Develop CSR Policy & Program Research – Get Help
• OH&S Process/NSCSA Safety Passport – Models?
• Learn about Nova Scotia’s Rural Heritage/History
• Look for Opportunities Seminars or Workshops Attend or Sponsor Seminars or Workshops (Example)
Meeting the Challenge: Moving Forward
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Making a Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Corporate Social Responsibility - Sustainability
Sustainability is about long-term community health
•Future generations definition (Bruntland Commission, ‘87)
•Local, regional & national scales•Triple Bottom Line Accounting: People - Profit - Planet•Not simply sustaining an activity•Need recognition of differing perspectives & values
Meeting the Challenge: Moving Forward
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Corporate Social Responsibility - Sustainability
In Minerals Sector:
• Needs to have community focus
• Environmental protection (BMP’s)
• Long term care of the land (Reclamation)
• Redefinition of minerals and sustainability….
Meeting the Challenge: Moving Forward
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Develop Community Awareness – Pre-Engagement Identify potential Interested and Affected Parties
Use watershed unit – know your surroundings
Research - NGO’s, First Nations & ENGO’s
Research local community demographics
Meeting the Challenge: Moving Forward
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Develop Community Awareness – Pre-EngagementDevelop awareness of community and motivators
Develop awareness of issues and perspectives
Develop appreciation for differing perspectives
Ask for help - resource organizations, NGOs, government staff, local citizens, community groups
Meeting the Challenge: Moving Forward
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Community Focused Engagement
Public Participation Spectrum(International Association of Public Participation)
Meeting the Challenge: Moving Forward
Inform Consult Involve Collaborate
Increasing Effort, Time and Community InputApproach is Community Dependent
Empower
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Community Focused Engagement - Processes
• Public Displays/Story Boards• Briefings• Informal/Formal Public Meetings • Visitor Centre• Newsletter• Website• Community Liaison Committee• Advisory Groups• Workshops and Focus Groups
Meeting the challenge: Moving Forward
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Community Focused Engagement – Generic Steps
1. Define community
2. Baseline studies
3. SWOT Analysis (Risk/Opportunity)
4. Develop Engagement Plan
5. Evaluate (Internally/Externally)
Meeting the challenge: Moving Forward
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Community Focused Engagement: Principles
1. COMMUNICATION
2. TRANSPARENCY
3. COLLABORATION
4. INCLUSIVENESS
5. INTEGRITY
Meeting the Challenge: Moving Forward
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Community Focused Engagement: Action Elements1. COMMUNICATION1
Foster TWO-WAY communications/ownership “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen
twice as much as we speak.” “First learn the meaning of what you say, and then
speak.” Epictetus
Develop clear, accurate and relevant information
Meeting the Challenge: Moving Forward
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Community Focused Engagement: Action Elements1. COMMUNICATION2
Identify appropriate individuals to ensure the right people are engaged and represent interested groups
Maximize communication opportunities Maximize feedback opportunities Be accessible Demonstrate you are Listening (timely responses)
Meeting the Challenge: Moving Forward
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Community Focused Engagement: Action Elements1. COMMUNICATION3
Convey all relevant social, environmental and economic impacts of activities
Provide information in a form that is understandable by the community
Encourage access to information & questions Establish realistic timeframes for community input When to communicate
Meeting the Challenge: Moving Forward
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Community Focused Engagement: Action Elements2. TRANSPARENCY
How information about engagement process is managed and communicated
Identify company objectives for engagement Clarify the preferred outcomes of the process Agree on/establish a process for two-way feedback Report openly regarding engagement and feedback Documentation
Meeting the Challenge: Moving Forward
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Community Focused Engagement: Action Elements3. COLLABORATION
Work together to seek mutually beneficial outcomes Help community where necessary Seek joint ownership of outcomes Learn about & and get involved in community Third-party facilitator if necessary
Meeting the Challenge: Moving Forward
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Community Focused Engagement: Action Elements4. INCLUSIVENESS
Engage early and often! Community – individuals linked by:
• Geography, Issues, Identity & Interaction Acknowledge & respect diversity of community (CSR) Incorporate concerns of community
Meeting the Challenge: Moving Forward
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Community Focused Engagement: Action Elements5. INTEGRAITY
Back to CSR philosophy Build mutual respect Be clear about the nature of engagement process Identify what is and is not negotiable Clearly agree on & define expectations early Be fair, honest and ethical
Meeting the challenge: Moving Forward
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WORKING IN COMMUNITIESMINERAL EXPLORATION COMMUNITY VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY
Four Point Action Plan
• Engagement (Community of Interest; Asset Mapping)• Relationship Building (Establishes Players/Commitment;
‘Awkward’ Communications)• Trust (Commitment Accepted; Comfortable
Communications) • Credibility (Desirable in Negotiations)
Social/Environmental Portfolio of Actions Corporate Social Responsibility Record
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Take Away Points
1. Trends Driving Community Expectations
2. ‘Sustainability’ Key Element in Community Planning and there IS Help out there!
3. Survival of the Fittest will Prevail
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Questions?