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To better manage aquatic effects and toxicity of effluents, Falconbridge supports technological developments that will benefit the operations and their surrounding communities. The Raglan nickel-copper mine in Canada has initiated an extensive study into fully recycling its process effluent. As a further commitment to the environment, the company has adopted the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standard. All operations are integrating the international standard and are expected to be certifiable to ISO 14001 by the end of 2001. In 1999, the Falcondo Mine in the Dominican Republic became the first nickel operation in the world to achieve certification to the standard. A major aspect of ISO 14001 deals with the monitoring, measurement and reduction of releases to the environment. If an impact is found, processes are modified to reduce or eliminate the impact to the environment. Energy has also been identified as a significant environmental aspect under ISO 14001 because of its many impacts on the environment and society. Falconbridge’s energy management activities improve productivity, reduce the environmental impact of by-products from energy use, and ensure that energy efficient technologies are installed in all their mining and metallurgical process areas. Falconbridge’s ongoing rehabilitation includes restoration of land during mining and the final closure of an operation to a useable state. |
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Falconbridge Limited is a leading producer of nickel,
copper, colbalt and platinum with operations located worldwide. The
company is also one of the world’s largest recyclers and processors of
metal-bearing materials. Falconbridge’s Risk Management framework
integrates health, safety and environmental initiatives into existing
management systems. The company supports the climate change Voluntary
Challenge Registry (VCR) Program as a mechanism by which all sectors of
society can work voluntarily towards reductions in greenhouse gas
emissions. In 1999, Falconbridge received the VCR Gold Reporting Award
for its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute
to climate change.