Sustainability
Sustainability is one of Cadillac Mines’ core values and fundamental to how we operate as a company. We are committed to advancing our projects responsibly and creating long-term value through strong environmental stewardship, meaningful relationships with Indigenous and local communities, an unwavering culture of health and safety and ethical business practices.
Communities
Engagement
Currently, Cadillac Mines’ activities at and around the Kerr-Addison and Galloway Projects are limited to exploration and the Company informs local communities and interested parties about its activities and integrates their feedback into the project’s development.
As a responsible Canadian exploration company, Cadillac Mines has developed community engagement principles to guide our efforts and is committed to:
- Ensuring early and ongoing community engagement.
- Providing timely, transparent and publicly-accessible information about Cadillac Mines’ work that addresses issues, concerns and opportunities raised by local rights holders and stakeholders.
- Ensuring decisions being made incorporate feedback from Indigenous rights holders and stakeholder communities.
Reconciliation
Cadillac Mines is committed to building respectful, transparent and collaborative relationships with neighbouring Indigenous Communities and Organizations (ICOs). Through ongoing engagement, the Company seeks to share information regarding its activities and future plans in the region while listening to and understanding the interests, perspectives, expectations and concerns of ICOs relating to the potential development at the Kerr-Addison and Galloway Projects.
At Cadillac Mines, we believe responsible mining means creating long-term value through sustainable exploration, strong partnerships and respect for all the communities where we operate.
Community Initiatives
As an active corporate citizen, Cadillac Mines strives to contribute positively to the well-being of our host communities through engagement, partnerships and local investment.
Environment
Reducing Environmental Impacts
Cadillac Mines initiated remediation work after assuming ownership of the historical Kerr-Addison property in 2015. Previous, ongoing, and current activities and initiatives to reduce environmental impacts include:
- Removing calcium cyanide and hydrocarbon barrels (2015 and 2017)
- Removing two old oil tanks, with waste material disposal properly documented
- Recycling scrap metal
- Adding gravel to raise the roadbed level of the 5-Minute Trail
- Working with experts to tackle specific aspects – studies, tests, assessments
- Conducting preliminary evaluations to find the impacts of potential future development
- Increasing water recirculation when drilling
- Using bio-degradable and non-toxic drill fluids
- Carefully controlling existing hydrocarbons
- Ongoing reclamation of surface disturbance
- Cementing of any holes where water is at the surface
Surface Water Sampling at Kerr-Addison
As part of our commitment to environmental stewardship, we have been monitoring water quality related to the historic mine since 2020 and are developing plans to dewater, treat and discharge the water as part of the
Health and Safety
Cadillac Mines has an unwavering commitment to the health and safety of our workers and their families, local communities and wider society.
Since acquiring the Kerr-Addison Property, Cadillac Mines has taken several measures to ensure the safety of all of those listed above, including:
- Conducting routine drill site inspections and implementing corrective action plans
- Maintaining comprehensive health and safety management systems
- Restricting public access through clear site signage and controls
- Issuing public notices related to exploration activities
- Providing job- and site-specific safety training programs
The same operational safety culture is deployed on all active projects and provides a strong foundation for the Company’s success as Cadillac Mines continues to grow.