At Eldorado Gold, our environmental monitoring efforts tell us about the health of the natural environment in and around our mine sites. It is an important part of operating responsibly as it lets us know what aspects at site we need to manage to minimise our environmental impacts and comply with environmental regulations. A Comprehensive …
Taking the Lead in Environmental Monitoring for Gold Mining in Greece Read More »
At Eldorado Gold, we are at the forefront of building a modern gold mining industry in Greece. All eyes are on us to prove that mining can be done responsibly; that we can protect the air, water and soil – resources that we all share. We have designed Olympias and Skouries, our two mining projects …
How We’ve Designed Olympias and Skouries to Limit Environmental Impacts Read More »
We all know someone who is a whiz in the kitchen. They can cook, bake and create delicious meals, while the rest of us wonder why our cake didn’t rise in the oven. What we need are recipes. Tried and true directions for getting the results we want. And mining is no different. At Eldorado …
Recipes For Success: Frameworks For Responsible Mining Operations Read More »
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 …
3 Reasons Eldorado’s 2015 Sustainability Report is a Must Read Read More »
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 …
Cyanide Certification: How Our Gold Mines Get It Right Read More »
We take sustainability, health and safety, and hiring locally to heart at Eldorado. Here are a few quick facts to show you how we strive to excel in each of these categories: Find out more about our environmental initiatives in our sustainability report
Breathe in. Breathe out. Take a sip of water. Feels good, right? It should: clean air and water are our most basic human needs. Gülden Yüksel, Environmental Manager at our Kisladag gold mine in Turkey, is always thinking about clean air and water. On site, that means managing the mine’s dust levels and treatment of …
Keeping Our Air and Water Clean at Our Mine Sites Read More »
Last week we talked about the importance of environmental monitoring practices at our mines. This week we’d like to show you! Here are a few snapshots of our environmental teams in action at sites in China (Jinfeng) and Turkey (Efemçukuru and Kişladağ). Wherever we operate, environmental monitoring helps us make better decisions that make sense …
Every day, we carry out some form of environmental monitoring at our operations. “Whether it’s testing air, water, soil or noise, our monitoring efforts help us to understand, manage and protect our natural environment,” says Dale Churcher, our VP Engineering. “Monitoring is our eyes and ears.” The data we collect allows us to build a …
Environmental Monitoring: Looking out for Our Natural World Read More »
The short answer is it depends on the mine. The long version? An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) spells it out. We Canadians take our environment very seriously. Here in Vancouver, where we are headquartered, we live, work, and play in some of the most beautiful scenery. So protecting our natural world really is a no-brainer. This sentiment …
