Working Groups
Production of Non-ferrous Metals
Agendas
3/5/2002
Working Group Meeting, Toronto 10-12 March 2002
Agenda for the NFMSD Production WG meeting
March 10 12th 2002, Toronto
Sunday 10th March:
Evening Session pre-meeting (17:30 20:00)
Venue: Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott
474 Yonge Street
Program starts at 18:00
Introduction
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10 min
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Welcome, Aims of the Workshop
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Co-chairs:
Chris Hartley: Planning Manager; BHP Billiton;
Dave Cammarota: Director Metals Division; US Department of Commerce.
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Review & Scene Setting
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Sustainable Development in the non-ferrous metals sector approaches and progress
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Introduction/speaker:
Tom Green: ecological economist
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Discussion
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Followed by informal dinner: to be arranged
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Monday 11th March: Day 1.
Venue: Regional Office of Industry Canada
151 Yonge Street (SE corner of Yonge and Richmond); 9th Floor
Morning Session (09:00 12:30): SD Drivers Developing the Case Studies
Theme 1 The Impact of Environmental Regulations in Promoting Sustainable Development
Review of initiatives identified in the WG database
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10 min
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Key characteristics of the initiatives indicators for SD
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Introduction:
Chris Hartley
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Government perspective on the balance between Environmental Regulation and Socio-economic factors
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15 min
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Exploring the conflicts between the dimensions of SD in Government policies and regulation, how do governments use mechanisms for costing development in terms of the benefits created and draw down of resources
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Introduction/Speaker:
Craig Andrews: World Bank
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Modern approach to operation of mining & metals industry
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15 min
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The style and culture of project development and ongoing operations utilizing the SD drivers to create robust assets
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Introduction/speakers:
Pierre Graton: Mining Association of Canada, and
Ross Connor: Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting
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Challenges facing regulators & operators in meeting public expectations
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15 min
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Synthesis of the issues arising from the SD agenda
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Introduction/Speaker:
Tony Hodge:
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Discussion
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30 min
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Refreshment Break
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15 min
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Cont. Morning Session: SD Drivers Developing the Case Studies
Theme 2 The Potential for Mining and Metals Industry to Attract and be Part of the Emerging Green Investment Sector
How important are green investment criteria in financing mining and metals companies? (Debt and equity financing)
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30 min
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The view from the providers of funds, institutional and private, on the role of the SD agenda in their decision making process
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Introduction/Speaker:
To be confirmed
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How are mining and metals companies positioned in respect to the green investors?
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15 min
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The view from industry on how companies are implementing the SD agenda
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Introduction/Speaker:
Blair Feltmate: Jones Heward Investment
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What are the incentives for mining and metals companies to become part of the green investment sector?
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15 min
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The view from a green fund manager on what being a member of the green segment of the investment market means for a company
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Introduction/Speaker:
Martin Whittaker: Innovest (to be confirned)
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What are the roles of Governments and other stakeholders in the Green Investment segment?
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15 min
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Synthesis of the issues arising in the investment market
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Introduction/Speaker:
Michael Jantze: Ethical investment analyst
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Discussion
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30 min
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Lunch Break
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45 min
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Afternoon Session (13:15 17:00)
Community Engagement Initiatives
Theme 3 - Meeting the challenge of asking the right questions, of the right people, at the right time
How are we doing at accurately and fairly assessing potential impacts?
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25 min
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Approaches for assessing impacts, issues and opportunities prior to development
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Introduction/Speaker:
Alan Young:
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Addressing cultural differences in community/company relations
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25 min
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Cultural and social needs and commitments between companies and communities
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Introduction/Speakers:
Ian Thompson:
Susan Joyce:
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Setting targets and assessing performance
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25 min
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A critical review of existing and proposed monitoring and reporting frameworks
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Introduction/Speaker:
David Chambers: Center for Science and Public Perception
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Discussion
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30 min
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Refreshment Break
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15 min
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Cont. Afternoon Session: Community Engagement Initiatives
Theme 4 - Investments in sustainable communities
Preparing for when the company comes knocking
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20 min
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Public and private strategies and programs for building capacity in communities and managing change
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Introduction/Speaker
Claire Vivier: Falconbridge
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The roles and realities of direct corporate investment in communities
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20 min
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Issues surrounding community trusts, corporate philanthropy etc.
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Introduction/Speaker:
David Nitkin: Ethicscan
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Planning for transitions
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20 min
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Issues for mine closure
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Introduction/Speaker:
Olle Ostensson: UNCTAD
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Discussion
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30 min
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End of first day Sessions
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Tuesday 12th March: Day 2.
Venue: Regional Office of Industry Canada
151 Yonge Street (SE corner of Yonge and Richmond); 9th Floor
Morning Session (09:00 12:45)
Summary and recommendations for Government, Industry, NGOs and Investors in meeting the SD challenge
The objective of this session will be to summarize the key issues, responsibilities and opportunities for each stakeholder group based on Day 1 presentations and discussions. The initial discussion for each group will take place in plenary with the option of small group break outs to further develop selected ideas. The objective will be to use the diverse experience of the working group and its invited speakers to produce a concise set of challenges and observations for all four stakeholder groups that will assist each group in making a future contributions to SD.
Introduction and overview
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30 min
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Industry
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45 min
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NGOs
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45 min
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Refreshment Break
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15 min
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Investors
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45 min
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Government
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45 min
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Lunch Break
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45 min
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Afternoon Session (13:30 16:00)
Planning the future activities of the WG
Production of meeting report and additional case studies
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Product to be delivered to Forum Co-Chairs
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Paper: Progress in Sustainable Development in the Non-ferrous Metals Industry
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Lessons learned/observations/issues
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Responses to these
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Roles of the stakeholders
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Meeting evaluation and closing remarks
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