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Title:
Workshop: Canada's Global Leadership in Mine Closure
Agreement Number:
GC-130434S
Agreement Value:
$25,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 18, 2024 - Feb 9, 2024
Description:
This project will promote and accelerate the dissemination of information in smart, sustainable, and responsible mining practices and policies with a focus on the proper closure of mine sites. This project will also help support capacity building in Africa by showcasing Canadian best practices in mine closure, and feature presenters with expertise in Canada's policy and regulatory regime as well as leading international guidelines and standards.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:

The objectives are as follows: Objective 1: showcase Canadian leadership in mine closure and sustainable mining by sharing Canada's expertise in mine closure policies, frameworks, innovations, and best practices. Contribute to increased visibility of Canada in Africa, provide the opportunity to promote Canada as a leading global supplier of responsibly sourced minerals and metals and showcase Canadian mining leadership in sustainable mining technologies and our strong ESG credentials. Objective 2: Disseminate information which supports the development of comprehensive mine closure policies and frameworks based on leading international guidelines and standards, and the adoption of innovative enabling technologies, in order to advance environmental, social, governance (ESG) as well as trade and investment objectives in the Africa region and beyond.

Location:
EDMONTON, Alberta, CA T6G2H5
Reference Number:
115-2023-2024-Q4-14684
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
THE GOVERNORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
Program:
Outreach and Engagement
Program Purpose:

To encourage and accelerate innovation via the dissemination of information; to maintain a sustainable and responsible development of Canada's natural resources via participation into engagement activities; to share best practices at home and abroad on clean, sustainable, efficient technologies and practices related to natural resources; and, to assist in the protection of our natural resources from pests, fire and other hazards.