|
| Year |
From |
Presented to |
Award/Citation |
For |
| 2008 |
BC Technical & Research Committee on Reclamation
(TRCR)
|
Line Creek |
Citation for Coal Mine Reclamation |
Excellence in coal mining reclamation for work on the North Refuse Dump at the Line Creek Mine. |
| 2007 |
Mining Association of British Columbia |
Fording River |
Sustainability Award |
Promotion of Sustainable Development in mining industry. |
| 2007 |
Ontario Conservation Bureau |
Williams Mine
|
Certificate of Recognition
|
For a leadership role in the long term conservation of energy. |
| 2007 |
National Service of Geology and Mining (SERNAGEOMIN) |
Andacollo copper mine |
Award of the National Service of Geology and Mining (SERNAGEOMIN), Category B |
The lowest accident frequency amongst Chilean mines with less than one million person-hours worked. |
| 2007 |
Instituto de Seguridad del Trabajador |
Quebrada Blanca copper mine |
Instituto de Seguridad del Trabajador GRAN PREMIO (GREAT) Award |
Having an accident rate lower than the Chilean mining industry over the last two periods assessed, notwithstanding the fact that it is a mine site at very high altitude. |
| 2007 |
BC Technical & Research Committee on Reclamation
(TRCR) |
Fording River Operations, Elk Valley Coal Corporation |
Citation for Coal Mine Reclamation |
Successful stream restoration at Henretta Creek, Fording River Operations in 2006. |
| 2007 |
BC Technical & Research Committee on Reclamation
(TRCR) |
Trail Smelter, Teck Cominco Metals Limited |
Citation for Metal Mine (Refining) Reclamation |
Columbia River bank reclamation at Trail operations in 2006. |
| 2007 |
Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CIM) |
David Bell Operations |
J.T. Ryan Award |
Regional trophy for lowest accident frequency at a metal mine in Ontario for 2006. |
| 2007 |
BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources |
Green Hills Operations, Elk Valley Coal Partnership |
Edward
Prior Safety Award |
Lowest accident frequency (2006) amongst open pit mining in B.C. with greater than 200,000 man-hours and less than 1,000,000 man-hours |
| 2007 |
BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources |
Elkview Operations, Elk Valley Coal Partnership |
John Ash Award |
Lowest accident frequency (2006) amongst open pit mining in B.C. with greater than 1,000,000 man-hours |
| 2007 |
Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CIM) |
David Bell Mine
|
John T. Ryan Award
|
Regional trophy in metal mine category for the lowest accident frequencies during 2007 in Ontario. |
| 2007 |
Mines and Aggregates Safety and Health Association(MASHA) |
David Bell mine |
Mines and Aggregates Safety and
Health Association (MASHA) Award of Excellence |
Award of excellence for safety in underground mines with less than 250 employees in 2006. |
| 2007 |
Mines and Aggregates Safety and Health Association(MASHA) |
Williams mine |
Mines and Aggregates Safety and
Health Association (MASHA) Award of Excellence
|
For safety in underground mines with greater than 250 employees in 2006. |
| 2006 |
National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy of Peru
|
Antamina mine
|
2006 Sustainable Development Prize |
The Polylepis Project which is joint effort working to restore and conserve highly threatened Polylepis forest habitat of the Andes. |
| 2006 |
Peruvian Entrepreneurial Management Institute |
Antamina mine
|
2006 Luis Hochschild Plaut award |
Antamina was recognized for its contribution to the development of higher education excellence and progress, and the dissemination of art and Peruvian culture. |
| 2006 |
Alberta Chamber of Resources |
Cardinal River mine, Elk Valley Coal Partnership
|
2006 Alberta Chamber of Resources - Major
Reclamation Award |
For Sphinx Creek Pit reclamation involving re-creation of fish habitat in the pit lake and revegetation to wildlife habitat in surrounding area. |
| 2006 |
The Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce |
Highland Valley Copper mine
|
Business Excellence
award |
Awarded for excellence in business |
| 2006 |
National Summit of Mining Communities |
The Selkirk Community Teck Cominco Planners(SCTCP), Pend Oreille Mine
|
National Summit of Mining Communities award |
The award is given to an individual, community, industry or governmental agency exhibiting the most innovative or moving "moment in time"during the summit. |
| 2006 |
The Association of Washington Business |
Pend Oreille Operation
|
Association of Washington Business Service Award |
The award recognizes outstanding volunteerism and contributions made to communities. |
| 2006 |
Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) |
Line Creek mine, Elk Valley Coal Partnership
|
Edward
Prior Safety Award |
Lowest accident frequency
amongst open pit mining in B.C., with greater than
200,000 man-hours and less than 1,000,000 man-hours |
| 2006 |
Mines and Aggregates Safety and Health Association(MASHA) |
David Bell mine
|
Mines and Aggregates Safety and
Health Association (MASHA) Award of Excellence |
Award of excellence for safety in underground mines with less than 250 employees. |
| 2006 |
Mines and Aggregates Safety and Health Association(MASHA) |
Williams mine |
Mines and Aggregates Safety and
Health Association (MASHA) Award of Excellence |
Award of excellence for safety in underground mines with less than 250 employees. |
| 2006 |
Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) |
Williams mine |
CIMM J.T. Ryan Award |
Awarded to the metal mine that experienced the lowest accident frequency during the previous year in Ontario. |
| 2006 |
National Mining and Oil Society, Peru |
Antamina Mine
|
Annual Award for Conservation Initiatives |
The award was related to the Polylepis Conservation Project that entailed the planting of over 42,000 trees by 173 families. |
| 2006 |
BC Technical & Research Committee on Reclamation
(TRCR)* |
Fording River Operations, Elk Valley Coal Corporation |
BC Mine Reclamation Award (Jake MacDonald Trophy) |
This trophy is the overall reclamation award and was given for outstanding reclamation achievements at Fording River Operations in 2005. |
| 2006 |
BC Technical & Research Committee on Reclamation
(TRCR)* |
Elkview Operations, Elk Valley Coal Corporation |
BC Coal Mining Citation |
Elkview Operations has been a leader in the development of reclamation solutions for more than 30 years, including recent innovative methods of monitoring elk nutritional status during the winter months.
|
| 2006 |
BC Technical & Research Committee on Reclamation
(TRCR)* |
Highland Valley Copper for the Highland Valley Copper Mine |
BC Metal Mining Citation |
2005 reclamation work that is ongoing in the Highmont tailings area. |
| 2005 |
Mining Association of BC |
Highland Valley Copper |
Mining and Sustainability Award |
Recognition of its commitment to responsible business practices, environmental stewardship and social responsibility
|
| 2005 |
BC Technical & Research Committee on Reclamation (TRCR) |
Fording River Operations, Elk Valley Coal Corporation |
BC Coal Mining Citation |
2004 work at the Fording River coal mine including research, re-establishment of wildlife and fisheries habitat and revegetation.
|
| 2005 |
BC Technical & Research Committee on Reclamation (TRCR) |
Teck Cominco Ltd. and the Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management |
BC Metal Mining Citation |
2004 work on the Muskwa Kechika Joint Project involved the further reclamation of the Churchill Copper Mine and the Wokkpash Corridor Access Route in BC. |
| 2004 |
Ethics In Action |
David Thompson |
Individual Impact Award |
A tribute to individuals who champion exemplary corporate & social responsibility in their business practices. |
| 2004
|
Northwest Mining Association |
Teck Cominco American Inc./Pend Oreille Mine |
Platinum Award for Corporate Excellence |
Outstanding performance in incorporating sustainable development into the mine permitting process at Pend Oreille. |
| 2004 |
BC Technical & Research Committee on Reclamation (TRCR) |
Bullmoose Mine |
BC Mine Reclamation Award (Jake MacDonald Trophy) |
This trophy is the overall reclamation award and was given for the amount of reclamation performed in 2003 along with the vegetation monitoring program that was established to prove reclamation success. |
| 2004 |
BC Technical & Research Committee on Reclamation (TRCR) |
Sullivan Mine |
Citation for Metal Mine Reclamation |
Outstanding reclamation achievement. |
| 2004 |
BC Technical & Research Committee on Reclamation (TRCR) |
Fording River Coal Mine |
Citation for Coal Mine Reclamation |
Outstanding achievement for reclamation at a coal mine. |