Technology Magazine July 2022 | Page 102

CALIBRE MINING

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Miners and Calibre
While the company ’ s primary function is clear – to produce gold – Salopera also emphasises Calibre ’ s operational focus on sustainability and on creating value responsibly for those invested in the company ’ s actions .
“ We are focused on delivering sustainable value for shareholders , local communities and all our stakeholders through responsible operations and a disciplined approach to growth ,” Salopera says .
“ At Calibre , I saw a fantastic opportunity to be part of a very dynamic mining company and its executive leadership team . What attracted me most , however , was Calibre ’ s interest in the sustainable development of its host communities , and its strong commitment to doing the right thing , both environmentally and socially , at all times .”
Thanks to the culture of sustainability and commitment to ESG that Calibre promotes across its workforce , Salopera ’ s job is enhanced that much more as he works with professional , trustworthy teams that have expressed their positivity toward the company ’ s core values . Employees understand the importance of the surrounding communities and , therefore , focus on providing social support where possible , alongside efforts to influence reforestation programs and reduce greenhouse gas ( GHG ) emissions .
Calibre is a member of the World Gold Council ( WGC ) and committed to becoming fully compliant with the WGC ’ s Responsible Gold Mining Principles ( RGMPs ) by 2023 . The company is also committed to reporting its position and progress on climate-related
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