Noront Receives National Environmental and Social Responsibility Award

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) has recognized Noront Resources’ accomplishments and commitment to social initiatives in Northern Ontario with its 2015 Environmental and Social Responsibility Award.

It is Noront’s vision to be a leader in developing mutually beneficial relationships with Aboriginal communities in and around Northern Ontario’s Ring of Fire. Since 2009, the company has worked to expand its community outreach and engagement which includes programs in education, skills training, youth programming and economic development in Northern Ontario. PDAC has particularly acknowledged its Ring of Fire Aboriginal Training Alliance, Mining Matters program, and DAREarts movie making youth camp partnership.

The annual PDAC awards showcase the achievements of companies, individuals and groups in the mineral exploration and mining sector by highlighting the best in domestic and international mineral discovery, mine development, Aboriginal achievement, environmental and social responsibility, and distinguished service.

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2018

Fink’s letter is too long to reprint, but here’s the salient part: “Society is demanding that companies…serve a social purpose. To prosper over time, every company must not only deliver financial performance, but also show how it makes a positive contribution to society.”

“We were pleasantly surprised that BlackRock came out with such a strong statement,” says Amber Fairbanks, a money manager at Zevin Asset Management, which uses a socially responsible investing approach. It can have a “sizable” impact, she adds...