• Published 3 years ago

2021 Sustainability Results Report - Two Years of Operations in Malartic, Québec

Celebrating two years of sustainable mining operations in Malartic, Québec, Gold Rim Exploration Inc. is pleased to present the 2021 Sustainability Results Report. This report highlights our key achievements in the past year and sets forth our objectives for the forthcoming year, underscoring our ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and community partnership.

Achievements of the Past Year

1. Enhanced Water Conservation and Management

   • Achieved an additional 10% reduction in water usage, surpassing our initial target.
   • 100% compliance in water treatment, maintaining water quality well above the required standards.

2. Increased Use of Renewable Energy

   • Successfully increased the use of renewable energy sources to 25% of our total energy consumption.
   • Initiated a project to install additional wind turbines to further diversify our renewable energy mix.

3. Advanced Waste Reduction and Recycling

   • Surpassed our recycling target by achieving a 75% recycling rate of non-hazardous waste.
   • Introduced new waste-to-energy technologies to minimize landfill waste.

4. Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration

   • Expanded conservation areas to an additional 5 hectares, with a focus on native species preservation.
   • Partnered with local universities for biodiversity research and monitoring.

5. Community Engagement and Economic Development

   • Increased local employment to 88%, offering various skill development programs.
   • Successfully launched two additional community projects focusing on sustainable agriculture and digital literacy.

6. Progress in Land Rehabilitation

   • Completed the reclamation of 30 hectares of mined land, employing innovative ecological restoration techniques.
   • Initiated a community-involved reforestation project, planting over 10,000 native trees.

Goals for the Upcoming Year (2022)

1. Striving for Water and Energy Excellence

   • Further reduce water usage by 5% through innovative conservation techniques.
   • Target to achieve 35% of energy usage from renewable sources.

2. Zero Waste and Circular Economy

   • Aim to reach an 80% recycling rate for non-hazardous waste.
   • Explore partnerships for sustainable waste management solutions.

3. Deepening Biodiversity Efforts

   • Plan to establish an additional 10 hectares of conservation areas.
   • Launch a biodiversity education program for local schools.

4. Continuing Community Empowerment

   • Strive to reach 90% local employment in our operations.
   • Initiate a community health and wellness program.

5. Expanding Land Rehabilitation Projects

   • Extend land reclamation to an additional 40 hectares.
   • Research and implement new techniques for soil restoration and conservation.

Conclusion

At Gold Rim Exploration Inc., our journey towards sustainable mining is an ongoing commitment. The achievements of the past year in Malartic, Québec, are a testament to our dedication to environmental and social responsibility. We eagerly anticipate further progress and continued collaboration with our stakeholders in the year ahead.