At Eldorado Gold, sustainability is more than just a word. It’s at the core of all that we do. “Responsible business practices are at the heart of our business,” explains George Burns, our President and CEO. “For us, responsible mining means delivering on our commitments to execute on safe, inclusive and innovative operations, engaged and …
Sustainability from the Ground Up: what responsible mining means to us Read More »
From project inception to operation, closure and continued care, every mine is unique and involves an incredible amount of people from diverse backgrounds to operate responsibly. But long before first shovels break new ground, our approach begins with an understanding of the framework in which everything we do will be built. As with any endeavor, …
Our Sustainability Framework: Eldorado’s Rock-Solid Foundation Read More »
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 …
International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. It is also an opportunity to recognize and celebrate achievements in promoting gender equality. In recent years, we have witnessed the change that is taking place in the mining industry to give women a greater place, and at Eldorado Gold, we are actively involved. Recent examples …
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 …
Great Neighbours: Mining and Agriculture Working Side-by-Side Read More »
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 …
Behold the Mighty Chickpea – Supporting Local Agriculture at Kışladağ Read More »
You’ve probably heard about the “magic of three” women in the Boardroom before. If you missed it, it’s the tipping point number for amplifying female voices at traditionally male-dominated tables. Companies capitalize on improved decision-making at three, thanks to the diversity of thought from having both women and men guide an organization. Pam Gibson has …
Going beyond the magic of three, reaching gender parity on our Board Read More »
The use of gold in art, religion and currency, spans centuries and touches almost every known culture. Gold’s lustrous colour and its properties as a malleable precious metal have helped it become representative of immortality, wealth and power in many ancient cultures. Gold in ancient Greece was viewed as a powerful symbol – of social status, to …
Revealing Gold’s Role in Greek Culture: Hellas Gold Supports the Benaki Museum Read More »
October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate women from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive world. In recognition of this month of celebration, two of Eldorado Gold’s employees, Gülsüm Akkaya, and Yelda Temizci, who both work at our operations in Turkey, were selected to …
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 …
Supporting Local Communities: Our COVID-19 Response Read More »
