Why esg
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations are important for mining exploration because they can have a significant impact on a mining company’s reputation, financial performance, and ability to secure funding. Environmental considerations include the potential impact of mining on the local ecosystem and climate change, while social considerations include the impact on local communities and labor practices. Governance considerations include a company’s adherence to laws and regulations, transparency, and ethical business practices. By taking ESG considerations into account, mining companies can mitigate risks, improve their public image, and secure long-term sustainability of their operations.
Slave Lake Zinc's esg Policy
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Respect the rights of Indigenous people and local communities
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Respect The Rights of Indigenous people and local Communities
Work with Indigenous people and local communities to ensure that they are not adversely impacted by exploration activities, that their rights to self-determination are respected, and that they are consulted and engaged in meaningful ways throughout the exploration process.
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Ensure responsible access to land
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Ensure responsible access to land
Respect land access rights, and obtain necessary permits, licenses, and approvals in accordance with local laws and regulations.
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Use resources responsibly
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Use Resources Responsibly
Minimize the use of water, energy, and other resources, and develop and implement plans for mitigating any adverse impacts associated with exploration activities.
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Manage waste and hazardous materials safely
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Manage waste and hazardous materials safely
Develop and implement plans for managing waste and hazardous materials generated from exploration activities in a safe and responsible manner.
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Promote responsible local economic development
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Promote responsible local economic development
Work with local communities to ensure that the economic benefits of exploration activities are shared in a fair and equitable way.
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Promote ethical business practices
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Promote ethical business practices
Ensure that the company’s business practices are ethical and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
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Enhance transparency
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Enhance transparency
Commit to transparency throughout the exploration process, including with respect to payments to governments and other stakeholders.
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Respect The Rights of Indigenous people and local Communities
Work with Indigenous people and local communities to ensure that they are not adversely impacted by exploration activities, that their rights to self-determination are respected, and that they are consulted and engaged in meaningful ways throughout the exploration process.
Ensure responsible access to land
Respect land access rights, and obtain necessary permits, licenses, and approvals in accordance with local laws and regulations.
Use Resources Responsibly
Minimize the use of water, energy, and other resources, and develop and implement plans for mitigating any adverse impacts associated with exploration activities.
Manage waste and hazardous materials safely
Develop and implement plans for managing waste and hazardous materials generated from exploration activities in a safe and responsible manner.
Promote responsible local economic development
Work with local communities to ensure that the economic benefits of exploration activities are shared in a fair and equitable way.
Promote ethical business practices
Ensure that the company’s business practices are ethical and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Enhance transparency
Commit to transparency throughout the exploration process, including with respect to payments to governments and other stakeholders.
Company Overview
Slave Lake Zinc is a company that was set up as a public company, to explore and expand the historic O’Connor Lake Zinc, Lead, Copper deposit first developed and subsequently closed do to poor economics in the early 1950’s. With having negotiated the withdrawal of an additional 18,841 acres surrounding the original grandfathered lease and with the blessing of all levels of government as well as the stake holders of the land, we (Slave Lake Zinc) are ready and prepared to develop this historic mine with modern techniques to fulfill the potential of the withdrawal for the benefit of the stake holders and shareholders of Slave Lake Zinc.
Officers & Directors
CEO & Director
Ritch Wigham, was a registered investment advisor in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan from 1979 to 2016 with Canarim (Canaccord Saskatchewan 1979 to 1984), Davidson Partners (Toronto, Ontario 1984 to 1989), Refco Futures (Vancouver, BC 1989 to 1992), C.M. Oliver (Vancouver, BC 1993 to 1999), Mackie Research Capital (Vancouver, BC 2000 to 2013) and with Global Securities Corporation (Vancouver, BC 2013 to 2016), specializing in commodities and commodity related securities. During the 1970s Mr. Wigham worked for public and government organization as a geological assistant and prospector and studied Geological Sciences for two years at the University of Saskatchewan
President & Director
Jas Rai is a former registered investment advisor who operated in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario from 2004 to 2016. He had a focus on venture markets, particularly in the resources and technology sectors, and was known for helping companies raise capital at various stages of development. In 2002, Mr. Rai earned a degree in Marketing Management from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
CFO & Director
Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Heath Ellingham reaped a successful career in commercial real estate prior to embarking on entrepreneurial pursuits. For over 35-years, He has successfully directed and advised public and private companies in securing debt and equity financings as well as mergers and acquisitions. Heath has extensive International experience negotiating and acquiring high valued assets in the biotech, oil and gas, and mining sectors, and is best known for his strong mediation and conflict resolution skills. Heath is currently a founding director of Lift Resources Ltd, a privately held incubator company that currently holds oil and gas concessions in Puntland and Libya
Director
Glen Macdonald, has been a professional geologist since 1982. Mr. Macdonald consults and manages exploration and mining development projects for major and junior mining companies. Mr. Macdonald has a BSc. (1973) from the University of British Columbia Mr. Macdonald has acted as a director of junior public companies for many years.
Director
Maxwell Braden, has been the seasonal manager of Weaver & Devore Trading Ltd. In Yellowknife, NWT since 2015, coordinating resupply to exploration crews working out of Yellowknife in the NWT and Nunavut. Between 2002 and 2014 Mr. Braden was self-employed, providing contract staking services and preparing application for Land Use Permits including consultations for junior companies. During that period Mr. Braden was engaged in several Environmental Assessment Reviews for NWT projects. From 1991 to 2001 Mr. Braden was operations manager for Yellowknife based Northern Geophysics Ltd. and oversaw the staking of some 25 million acres for junior and major exploration – 52 -companies during the diamond play in the NWT and managed grassroots exploration programs to drilling stage.
Corporate Directory
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Contact Us
Address
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Canada
Phone
(604) 396-5762