Brigitte Bédard wants us all to slow down and be curious. The mill health and safety coordinator at Eldorado Gold Lamaque says that these two actions alone can help us understand the impact of our actions and ensure we make safer and healthier choices while at work and at home. Brigitte initially pursued a career as […]
This week is International Safety Week at Eldorado Gold. Across our sites, we are hosting talks, competitions and other activities to remind ourselves of the importance of working safely. For us, safety is everyone’s responsibility and it is the only way to operate. Here’s some of the safety programs we’ve been busy rolling out recently
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This week, from May 7th to 11th, Eldorado is celebrating International Safety Week at our sites and offices around the world. International Safety Week is a way for everyone in the Company to consider the importance of health & safety at work and in their personal lives, and renew their commitment to working safely. We
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Looking out for everyone’s safety is our primary focus at Eldorado Gold. But there are some members of our team who go above and beyond to ensure the safety of their colleagues. Eirini Psychari is one of those people. If you work at Eldorado’s Kassandra Mines in northern Greece (Olympias, Skouries, Stratoni ), you may already
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Self-reliance, adaptability, curiosity and optimism come to mind when Peter Lewis, our VP Exploration describes the attributes of an exploration geologist. “To really enjoy exploration and to excel in it, you have to take on unexpected challenges and roll with the punches. You can go from wearing a suit and tie in the boardroom one
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Is it possible for today’s companies to succeed if they operate irresponsibly? We don’t think so, and our sustainability report provides proof that we’re committed to safe and responsible operations. This year’s report is ready, and it’s better than ever. Here are three reasons you’ll want to read it from cover to cover. 1. It’s
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Remember how much fun it was to play with remote control cars when you were a kid? What if that same technology could also keep you safe? At Eldorado’s White Mountain mine in China, our tele-remote loading system is doing just that, allowing operators to control loaders from hundreds of metres away, well away from
How Lasers, Robots and Remote Controls Are Making Mining Safer Read More »
Safety is our most crucial investment. It saves more than it costs and is the right thing to do.
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Ever tried to tie your shoelaces with your thumbs taped to your palms? Or type with two fingers taped together? Give it a go. Newfound appreciation for your digits? Most likely. It’s easy to forget how important hand dexterity is to performing even the smallest daily tasks. But it’s this reminder of how much we
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At Eldorado we’re very proud of our management practices when it comes to cyanide. Cyanide is very well known to us all. As every murder mystery has taught us, it’s a pretty toxic compound. But in gold mining, cyanide is often essential for separating gold from the surrounding ore. (Sorry, Agatha Christie.) Gold mines use very
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