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Modern Core specializes in Sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) support to the exploration and junior mining sector.
We work with companies involved in early-stage mineral development and their associated partners across the value chain (including drilling companies, technical service providers, investors, local communities and others) to:
- Develop trusting and productive relationships with local communities
- Acquire the necessary permits for exploration activities
- Negotiate agreements with local Indigenous communities
- Identify ESG vision and values and annual strategic plans
- Implement materiality reviews with stakeholders
- Advise and coach senior leadership on responsible business processes and decision making
- Minimize ESG risk and proactively seek out opportunities for community partnership
- Build a strong ESG foundation for early-stage mineral development projects
- Generate value for investors and larger operating mining companies with interest in projects
Our team draws on 15+ years of corporate and field experience with junior and major mining companies. We recognize that exploration and junior mining companies have unique ESG needs compared to large operators as well as limited access to resources and finding and often no in-house sustainability expertise.
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Experience
Valerie Pascale
CEO
13+ years experience in Corporate Social Responsibility, ESG and Sustainability with exploration, junior and major mining companies.
Strategic direction and support to the PDAC and its members on the Sustainability, CSR and Diversity and Inclusion.
Working with exploration and junior mining companies to develop ESG governance and build strong local relationships and partnerships.
Understands the unique sustainability challenges and opportunities facing the exploration sector in today’s market.
11 years at Goldcorp (Newmont) as Manager, CSR
Andrea Brown
Community Coordinator
BSc in Biology and International Development Studies.
Environmental Laboratory technician with Bureau Veritas in organics and water testing (with specialization in Haloacetic Acids, Dalapon, and Gas Chromatography with Electron Capture Detector).
Worked in rural communities of Penipe, Ecuador to support sustainable medicine, education and project development efforts with NPO MEDLIFE.
Advocate for sustainability, diversity and inclusion in the exploration/junior mining sector.
Passionate about ESG governance integration in the sector, partnership with Indigenous communities and equitable global development.
Louis Lumba
Project Administrator
BA in International Relations and Spanish-English Translation.
15 years experience in communications, administration and financial
management.
Passionate about partnering with clients to promote sustainability and stewardship to the mutual benefit of business and local communities.Louise is also committed to growing a modern, supportive and inclusive workplace.
Jacob VanSligtenhorst
Digital Media Development & Marketing
Currently working on a Bachelor of Arts at Toronto Metropolitan University’s RTA: Media Production.
Experienced with content and media development across various platforms. Fluent with industry leading video and audio production software for over 3 years.
Jacob has taken many leadership roles in facilitating live events requiring sound a video skills.
