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 …
Meet Eirini Psychari – One of our Female Mine Rescue Responders 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 »
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.
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 …
At Eldorado, the health and safety of our employees is built into every part of our operations. For us, worker safety isn’t just a key target, it’s one of our guiding principles. As a result, in 2015 we achieved a 30% decrease in our accident rate across our global operations. In China alone, Eldorado’s three …
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
