Last year, as part of the Productive Women, Strong Futures project launched by our team to support the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, 25 women entrepreneurs living in Efemçukuru, Çatalca and Kavacık have received certified beekeeping training in Türkiye. Participants who successfully completed the training were awarded certificates by the Menderes Public Education Directorate. 150 local participants …
This August 9, we’re celebrating the United Nations International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. This year’s theme recognizes the importance of Indigenous youth in self-determination and their “dedicated efforts in climate action, the search for justice for their people, and the creation of an intergenerational connection that keeps their culture, traditions and contributions alive.” …
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Our newly published 2021 Sustainability Report showcases Eldorado’s commitment and progress towards building a safe, sustainable, high-quality business in the gold mining sector. This is our 10th annual sustainability report. Over the last decade, the expectations of sustainability reports have evolved enormously, requiring more and more data and transparency on performance. This year, we took the opportunity …
Does education have the power to transform lives? At Eldorado Gold, we know it does –and we also know that its power is exponential. One educated person can improve their own socioeconomic position, while also elevating their family. Likewise, several educated persons living in a village can lift up the whole community. Efemçukuru Village in …
Here at Eldorado Gold, we are working to build a leading mining jurisdiction in northern Greece. To realize the full potential of our polymetallic Skouries, Olympias and Stratoni mines (collectively known as the Kassandra Mines), we recently signed an amended Investment Agreement with the Hellenic Republic. It’s a major achievement that will bring lasting benefits …
At first glance, it seems like an odd pairing. Granted, we don’t often hear about mining and farming being discussed simultaneously, let alone how they can work together. But this unique relationship is being fostered right now at Eldorado Gold’s Efemçukuru operation in Turkey. Efemçukuru is located within Izmir province, a region popular with tourists …
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Small in stature, but packed with nutrients and flavour, the versatile chickpea – also known as the garbanzo bean – has long been a staple of Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern diets for thousands of years. The earliest known use of chickpeas dates to 3500 B.C. in Turkey, and today they are grown in more than 50 …
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We all need to do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and help those who are experiencing significant medical or economic impacts from the virus. Being a good neighbour is integral to Eldorado Gold’s identity, and we’re helping out by making significant financial and in-kind donations to support and strengthen the coronavirus response …
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Black gold. It’s a term often used by gardeners to describe compost, a rich material of decomposed organic waste, which is highly valued for putting vital nutrients back into the soil to improve plant growth and production. Composting is common among gardeners and those wishing to lower their carbon footprint. It has also become a …
Taking a fresh approach to challenges and finding ever better ways to operate is part of Eldorado Gold’s DNA. What sets us apart is our agility in responding to our constantly changing world, our courage to think and do things differently, and our drive to find solutions to build a better future. We call this …
2019 Sustainability Report – Our Commitment and Progress Read More »
