The health and safety of our people, communities and the environment are a top priority of Agnico Eagle’s critical infrastructure management programs. As such, our management systems are based on a commitment to safety and technical rigour at all stages of the mine life cycle – design, construction, operation, closure and post-closure.
We recognize gold mining by its nature generates large volumes of waste rock and tailings. We monitor waste segregation and rock usage and are always pursuing opportunities to optimize use while meeting environmental protection requirements.
Agnico Eagle has strong governance for the management of our Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) to ensure, whether operating or closed, we meet or exceed regulatory requirements. We are committed to the safe and responsible management of our TSFs and to continually improving the management of our facilities through developing and incorporating best practices.