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Published on January 16, 2023 |
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Falco has prioritized ESG factors to define its mission and has adopted an inspiring vision firmly rooted in its values: - Mission: Our way of being a miner : Building a lasting legacy every day, through every action we take. - Vision : Falco’s innovative, scalable and transparent approach, rooted in current and future issues, is a model and a source of pride for its employees, its community and its peers. - Values: Falco advocates values such as transparency, integrity, determination and audacity. |
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Disclaimer and Forward Looking Statements |
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Company Profile |
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Organizational Profile |
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Name |
Falco Resources Ltd. |
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Describe nature of activities, brands, products and services |
Falco is an exploration and development stage company in the business of acquiring, exploring and developing mineral properties in Canada. Falco's focus is on the exploration and development of its mineral properties in the Rouyn-Noranda region of the Province of Québec for base and precious metals, primarily on its wholly owned Horne 5 polymetallic deposit (the “Horne 5 project”). |
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Falco is one of the largest claim holders in the Province of Québec, with extensive land holdings in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt. Falco owns mining claims and contractual rights in or in relation to mining concessions covering an aggregate of approximately 70,000 hectares of land in the Noranda mining camp. Falco's principal property is the Horne 5 Project, located in the Noranda mining camp, which has hosted several former gold and base metal producers including the Horne Mine, which was operated by Noranda Inc. from 1927 to 1976. The Horne Mine produced approximately 11.6 million ounces of gold and 2.5 billion pounds of copper.
For further details regarding the Horne 5 Project, refer to the Updated Feasibility Study entitled, “Feasibility Study Update, Horne 5 Gold Project”, dated effective March 18, 2021, which was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Respecting Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”), and is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. |
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Link to Corporate Website |
https://www.falcores.com/en/ |
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Industry Classification |
NAICS: 212220 Gold and silver ore mining 212233 Copper-zinc ore mining
ISIC: B0729 Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores |
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Market Capitalization |
$0-$100Million USD |
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Type of Operations |
Exclusively non-producing operations |
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Company Headquarters |
Montreal, Canada |
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Link to company's statements of: Purpose, Vision, Mission and Values; Sustainability/ESG strategy; previously published Sustainability/ESG performance or reports. (URL) |
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ESG Accountability |
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Role and Name of highest authority within company for Environment, Social and Governance strategy, programs and performance |
Falco Board of Directors |
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ESG Reporting Period |
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Unless otherwise noted, all data contained in this report covers the following period |
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From |
2021-01-01 |
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2021-12-31 |
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Geographic Scope of Report |
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Unless otherwise noted, the data in this report covers ESG matters related to the following locations of operations |
Canada |
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Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations |
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Identify all of the entity's countries of operations that align with the World Bank's list of "Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations" |
None |
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Business Operations Scope of Report |
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Identify notable exclusions, and reference any existing or planned reports that do or will address these (e.g, assets recently divested or acquired, non-managed joint ventures, specific exploration activities, recently closed sites, etc.) |
Montreal Head Office energy and water consumption is excluded from this report as it is included in the Osisko Gold Royalties (OGR) ESG Report. |
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OGR ESG Report 2021 |
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Which of the following mineral resource types are covered by this report |
• Inferred • Indicated • Measured |
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Which of the following mineral reserve types are covered by this report |
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Currency |
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Unless otherwise noted, all financial figures referenced in this report are in the following currency |
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Audit Status |
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Identify the degree to which any inputs of the report are third-party checked |
Self-Declared |
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Organizational Profile |
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Provide a list of externally-developed economic, environmental and social charters, principles, or other initiatives to which the organization subscribes, or which it endorses, e.g., GRI, UN Global Compact |
GRI, SASB, UN Global Compact, TSM |
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Provide a statement from the most senior decision-maker of the organization (i.e., CEO, chair, or equivalent senior position) about the relevance of sustainability to the organization and its strategy for addressing sustainability (CEO's message for this report) |
Message from the President & CEO, Luc Lessard, and the Vice-President Environment & Sustainable Development, Hélène Cartier (see attached). |
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Falco Corporate Sustainability Report 2021 |
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A word from Management 2021-05-31 |
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Provide a description of key impacts, risks, and opportunities, |
Falco’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&As) published on SEDAR on a quarterly basis, discuss the main risk factors associated with an investment in Falco or in connection with its business and operations (see attached).
As part of the development of the Horne 5 project, Falco filed an updated Feasibility Study on SEDAR in 2021 and submitted its Environmental Impact Study to the regulators in 2017. These studies discuss the project risks, impacts and opportunities in detail and are available at the links below.
An enterprise and project risks analysis has been initiated with KPMG in 2021. An assessment of the top key risks will be completed in 2022. |
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Horne 5 Feasibility Study Update 2021
Horne 5 Environmental Impact Assessment 2017 (in French)
Falco Management's Discussion and Analysis (MDA) for periods ended Dec 31, 2021 |
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Falco MDAs 2021 |
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Ethics and Integrity |
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Provide a description of the organization’s values, principles, standards, and norms of behaviour |
Falco has a diligent organizational structure that ensures healthy corporate governance. Falco expects its corporate governance framework and practices to evolve in tandem with its growth. The organizational structure is supported by several policies with clear directions and concrete objectives: |
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- Code of ethics - Internal Whistleblowing - Securities Trading - Tenure on the Board of Directors - Diversity of the Board of Directors - Diversity in Corporate Talent - Prevention of Psychological or Sexual Harassment - Health and Safety - Corporate Social Responsibility - Environment |
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Falco Code of Ethics 2021 |
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Material Topics |
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Governance of Material Topics |
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i. How has the organization identified actual and potential, negative and positive impacts on the economy, environment, and people, including impacts on their human rights, across its activities and business relationships; provide details |
• Economic impact assessment • Environmental impact assessment • Social impact assessment |
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Falco initiated a Materiality Assessment with an approach inspired from the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards.
A comprehensive list of potential ESG topics was developed from multiple ESG standards (BNQ 21000, Sustainable Development Goals, SASB, GRI). Redundancies were eliminated and some topics were grouped in order to finalize a list of Selected ESG Topics (see attached). |
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Falco Selected ESG Topics 2021 (in French) |
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ii. How has the organization prioritized the impacts for reporting based on their significance |
To understand the relative importance of the Selected ESG Topics to Falco's internal stakeholders, a survey was developed and sent to employees and managers. |
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The relative materiality of the Selected ESG Topics to Falco's external stakeholders was assessed during a workshop.
The significance of Falco's ESG impacts was assessed by WSP based on existing literature on the organization and the Horne 5 project (see links below). The preliminary results were revised by Falco's environment team in 2021. The assessment and the Materiality Matrix were to be finalized in 2022, after review by Falco's Executives.
Falco Corporate Sustainability Report 2021
Horne 5 Environmental Impact Assessment Study 2017 (in French)
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Specify the stakeholders and experts whose views have informed the process of determining its material topics and provide details |
• Business partners • Civil society organizations • Employees and other workers • Local communities • Non-governmental organizations |
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List the organization's material topics |
• Procurement Practices • Energy • Water • Biodiversity • Emissions • Effluents and Waste • Labor/Management Relations • Occupational Health and Safety • Training and Education • Diversity and Equal Opportunity • Equal Remuneration for Women and Men • Non-discrimination • Indigenous Rights • Local Communities • Anti-corruption • Supplier Assessment for Impacts on Society • Closure Planning • Communications • Materials Stewardship • Other, please specify |
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Falco and Horne 5 Materiality Assessment was initiated in late 2021. This list reflects the potential topics that will be assessed, prioritized and reported in the 2022 ESG report.
The list of topics assessed by the organization also includes : - Climate changes and ESG Risks - Resilience and Climate Risks - Integrating ESG into business decisions - Noise and Vibration - Environmental and Social Costs Internalization - Board Diversity and Accountability - ESG Disclosure |
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a. Report fines and non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws and/or regulations in terms of |
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i. Total monetary value of significant fines |
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ii. Total number of non-monetary sanctions |
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iii. Cases brought through dispute resolution mechanisms |
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b. If the organization is in compliance with environmental laws and/or regulations, a brief statement if this fact is sufficient |
As per its Environmental policy, Falco is committed to respect legal requirements applicable in environment, communicates its requirements to its suppliers and subcontractors, and is in compliance with the applicable regulations.
Falco has initiated the process to obtain the UL2723 ECOLOGO Certification for Responsible Development for Mineral Exploration Companies, and is in compliance with all the Legal Requirements included in the standard. |
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Falco Environmental Policy
ECOLOGO Certification for Mineral Exploration |
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions |
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Scope 1 |
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For your operations, disclose the gross global Scope1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the atmosphere of the seven GHGs covered under the Kyoto Protocol (tonne CO₂-e) |
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Carbon dioxide (CO₂) (tonne CO₂-e) |
56.372 |
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Methane (CH₄) (tonne CO₂-e) |
0.000 |
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Nitrous oxide (N₂O) (tonne CO₂-e) |
0.000 |
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Hydrofluorocarbon-23 (CHF₃) (tonne CO₂-e) |
0.000 |
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Hydrofluorocarbon-32 (CH₂F₂) (tonne CO₂-e) |
0.000 |
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Sulphur hexafluoride (SF₆) (tonne CO₂-e) |
0.000 |
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Nitrogen trifluoride (NF₃) (tonne CO₂-e) |
0.000 |
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Perfluoromethane (CF₄) (tonne CO₂-e) |
0.000 |
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Perfluoroethane (C₂F₆) (tonne CO₂-e) |
0.000 |
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Perfluorobutane (C₄F₁₀) (tonne CO₂-e) |
0.000 |
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Perfluorohexane (C₆F₁₄) (tonne CO₂-e) |
0.000 |
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The total amount of gross global Scope 1 GHG emissions (CO₂-e) (tonne) |
56.372 |
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Falco's Scope 1 GHG were generated by its vehicle fleet, which is currently fueled by gasoline, and by warehouse heating, which is currently powered by natural gas. These warehouses are intended to be relocated to the future Horne 5 Mining Complex, which will be powered by hydroelectricity from the grid.
GHG emissions (tonne CO2-e ) have been calculated based on estimated fuel consumption and natural gas invoices by the Company's energy provider, using EPA conversion factors. |
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The percentage of its gross global Scope 1 GHG emissions that are covered under an emissions-limiting regulation or program that is intended to directly limit or reduce emissions, such as cap-and-trade schemes, carbon tax/fee systems, and other emissions control (e.g., command-and-control approach) and permit-based mechanisms |
100.0000% |
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The entity shall discuss its long-term and short-term strategy or plan to manage its Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions |
Although its Scope 1 GHG emissions are low, in part due to its limited activities in 2021, Falco has already begun identifying and integrating solutions to minimize the carbon footprint in planning and design stages of the Horne 5 project.
Falco will maintain this approach and continue to look for best practices and innovative technologies to further reduce its GHG emissions at the detailed engineering stage of the project. |
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Falco GHG Emissions Reduction 2021 |
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Intensity Ratio |
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The total amount of gross global Scope 1 GHG emissions (CO₂-e) (tonne) |
56.372 |
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Air Emissions |
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Report emissions of air pollutants that are released into the atmosphere |
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Emissions of carbon monoxide, reported as CO (tonne) |
0.000 |
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Emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx), reported as NOx (tonne) |
0.000 |
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Emissions of oxides of sulphur (SOx), reported as SOx (tonne) |
0.000 |
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Emissions of Particulate Matter 10 micrometres or less in diameter (PM₁₀), reported as PM₁₀ (tonne) |
0.000 |
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Emissions of lead and lead compounds, reported as Pb (tonne) |
0.000 |
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Emissions of mercury and mercury compounds, reported as Hg (tonne) |
0.000 |
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Emissions of non-methane Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) (tonne) |
0.000 |
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Falco is currently conducting exploration and project development activities that do not release air pollutants into the atmosphere. |
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Energy Management |
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Total energy consumed in aggregate, in gigajoules (GJ) (hydrocarbons and electricity) including the fuel types used (e.g., biomass, hydro-electric power or bioenergy) |
3,446.167 |
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Falco's total energy consumed for 2021 is from:
- Vehicles (gasoline) : 54.273 GJ (1,6%) - Warehouses heating (natural gas) : 1023.699 GJ (29,7%) - Rouyn-Noranda office (hydroelectricity from the grid) : 2368.195 GJ (68,7%) The warehouses are intended to be relocated to the Horne 5 Mining Complex, which will be powered by hydroelectricity from the grid. |
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Percentage energy consumed that was supplied by grid electricity |
68.7197% |
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Percentage of energy consumed that is renewable energy |
68.7197% |
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Water |
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Efficiency |
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Proportion of water reused and recycled by the site to reduce the overall consumptive water demand |
0.0000% |
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Water used in 2021 (0.910 megalitres) was for office and warehouse spaces or drilling activities and could not be reused and recycled. Falco continues to reduce the planned water consumption for the Horne 5 project. The design now targets a water recirculation and reuse rate of 95%, compared to 90% in 2017. |
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Water Management |
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Disclose the amount of water that was withdrawn from freshwater sources (in thousands of cubic meters) |
0.910 |
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Most of the water consumed in 2021 was withdrawn from the city's water supply system. Some of the water used for drilling came from nearby surface water wells and former mine shafts. Given the limited amount of water withdrawn and since it was not measured and only estimated, no distinction was made and all water was considered to be from freshwater sources.
For the Horne 5 project, Falco will implement various strategies and technologies to limit the use of freshwater and maximize water recirculation and reuse : - Collecting Ponds will be installed at the mine site to capture rainwater, which will be used in the process. - Once the tailings facility is in place, precipitation and tailings water will be collected and recirculated into the process. |
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Horne 5 Water Protection and Reduction 2021 |
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Disclose the freshwater withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn |
0.0000% |
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Falco operates exclusively in the Province of Quebec that is characterized by the Water Resources Institute's Water Risk Atlas as a Low Overall Water Risk area. |
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Disclose freshwater consumed in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as a percentage of the total water consumed |
0.0000% |
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Disclose the amount of water that was consumed in its operations (in thousands of cubic meters) |
0.910 |
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The water consumed in 2021 was for:
- Drinking and sanitary water for the Rouyn- Noranda office and warehouses, coming from the city's water system and determined from water meters : 0.46 thousand of cubic meters (51%).
- Drilling conducted as part of environmental and engineering studies for the Horne 5 project development : 0.45 thousand of cubic meters (49%). This volume is an estimate, no measurements were taken during drilling. Drilling water was withdrawn from the city water supply system, surface water wells and former mine shafts nearby. |
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Was your organization subject to any fines, enforcement orders, and/or other penalties for water-related regulatory violations |
No |
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Total number of instances of non-compliance, including violations of a technology-based standard and exceedances of quality-based standards |
0 |
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Water and Effluents |
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Water Consumption |
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Report the total water consumption from all areas in megaliters |
0.910 |
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Report the total water consumption from all areas with water stress in megaliters |
0.000 |
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Waste Management |
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Total amount of tailings waste generated from mining activities by the entity during the reporting period (tonne) |
0 |
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Falco's activities are currently limited to exploration and project development that do not generate tailings. |
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Total amount of mineral processing waste generated by the entity during the reporting period (tonne), e.g. tailings and slag |
0 |
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Falco is currently not producing tailings and/or slag. As an exploration and project development company, Falco activities currently do not require substances of concern typically found in production and mineral processing processes. |
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Tailings Storage Facilities Management |
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Does your company manage Tailings Storage Facilities |
No |
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Falco's activities are currently limited to exploration and project development and the Company does not currently own nor manage any tailings storage facilities. |
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Disclose the approach to the development of Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans (EPRPs) |
During the operation of the Horne 5 project, Falco plans to strategically manage tailings to minimize their impact on the environment. Falco is committed to the several actions and measures (see attached). |
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The Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) is designed to manage acid mine drainage. The classification of its containment structures and the outcome of the risk assessment conducted on them are disclosed as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
An Operation, Maintenance and Surveillance (OMS) Manual will be developed to ensure the asset integrity and will include procedures such as regular inspections as well as an emergency preparedness and response plan.
Horne 5 Tailings Management (in French) |
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Horne 5 Tailings Management 2021 |
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Biodiversity |
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Management Plan |
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List the environmental and biodiversity management plan(s) implemented at active sites |
Falco has no active sites in areas of high biodiversity value at this stage. Environmental and biodiversity management plans will be implemented as the Horne 5 project development evolves. |
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Falco has initiated the third-party externally verified UL 2723 ECOLOGO Certification for Responsible Development for Mineral Exploration, and is in compliance with the Environmental Requirements included in the standard.
Falco is also committed to the following biodiversity protection measures as part of the development of the Horne 5 project: - Limit the impact on wildlife by adjusting the timing of activities, especially to protect fish habitat, eastern whip-poor-will (a threatened species) and bats (some of which are classified as endangered). - Cover tailings transport pipes with granular material to allow the passage of small wildlife. - Collaborate with regional stakeholders to identify the most promising, innovative and appropriate habitat loss compensation projects for the region.
Horne 5 Vegetal Biodiversity (in French)
Horne 5 Wildlife Biodiversity (in French) |
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Horne 5 Biodiversity Protection 2021 |
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Impacts |
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Does access to the site involve traversing a protected area |
No |
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This disclosure includes all relevant categories and designations of provincial, national, and internationally recognized protected areas, including: the World Conservation Union (IUCN) designation I-IV, UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sites, UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Reserves, and wetlands designated under the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (the Ramsar Convention). |
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Do any of the entities concessions share a watershed with a protected area |
No |
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Percentage of proved reserves in sites with protected conservation status or in areas of endangered species habitat |
0.0000% |
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The Horne 5 project reserves and resources are all located outside of protected areas. |
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Percentage of probable reserves in sites with protected conservation status or in areas of endangered species habitat |
0.0000% |
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Percentage of inferred, indicated and measured reserves in sites with protected conservation status or in areas of endangered species habitat |
0.0000% |
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Falco has completed the environmental biodiversity studies for the Horne 5 project development and its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The Horne 5 project resources and reserves are all located outside of areas that could potentially impact endangered species habitats.
As per its Environmental Policy, Falco will respect legal requirements applicable, will communicate its requirements to its suppliers and subcontractors, and will contribute to the preservation of local biodiversity during the development of its mining projects. The exploration activities are conducted in accordance with the third-party externally verified ECOLOGO Certification requirements. The Horne 5 project design integrates numerous vegetal and wildlife biodiversity protection measures that will be implemented at active sites, as described in Biodiversity Management Plan section above. |
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Employment |
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Scale of the Organization |
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1 |
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i. Report the total number of direct employees worldwide (exclude contractors) |
18 |
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This excludes 3 members of the Leadership Team (senior management) who are directly employed by partner companies (Osisko Development Corp. and Osisko Gold Royalties). |
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ii. Report the total number of contract employees worldwide |
4 |
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This includes the 3 members of the Leadership Team (senior management) who are direct employees of partner companies as well as an independent consultant hired directly by Falco. Subcontractors and suppliers are excluded. |
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iii. Total number of employees worldwide (include contractors) |
22 |
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iv. Total number of female employees and contractors worldwide |
8 |
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Female employees and contractors as percentage of total employees and contractors |
36.3636% |
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v. Total number of male employees and contractors worldwide |
14 |
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Male employees and contractors as percentage of total employees and contractors |
63.6364% |
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Employee Information |
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Report the total number of direct employees by employment type (permanent and temporary), by gender |
18 |
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Total number of permanent employees - female |
7 |
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Total number of permanent employees - male |
11 |
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Report the total number of contractors by employment type (permanent and temporary), by gender |
4 |
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Total number of permanent contractors - male |
3 |
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Total number of temporary contractors - female |
1 |
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18 |
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Total number of full-time employees - female |
7 |
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Total number of full-time employees - male |
11 |
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Report the total number of contractors by employment type (full-time and part-time), by gender |
4 |
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Total number of part-time contractors - female |
1 |
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Total number of full-time contractors - male |
3 |
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Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) |
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Total number of turnover (the number of females that left during the period) |
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Total number of turnover (the number non-binary that left during the period) |
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Turnover & Age Breakdown |
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Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) |
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Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) |
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Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) |
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Identify types of employees captured in the turnover rate calculations |
All employees on the payroll |
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Average age of employees |
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Diversity and Equal Opportunity |
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Total Board of Directors |
6 |
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Percent Male |
66.6667% |
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33.3333% |
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Percent over 50 years of age |
100.0000% |
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Total Senior Managers |
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Including the members of the Leadership Team (senior management) who are employees of Falco's major shareholder Osisko Development Corp (2 males) and Osisko Gold Royalties (1 male). |
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Percent Male |
85.7143% |
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Percent Female |
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Percent between 30 and 50 years of age |
42.8571% |
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57.1429% |
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Total Salaried (excluding Senior Management) |
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Percent Male |
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7.1429% |
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Percent between 30 and 50 years of age |
78.5714% |
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Percent over 50 years of age |
14.2857% |
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Technical Employees (skilled hourly) |
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Total Technical Employees |
0 |
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No hourly employees (only salaried) |
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Production Employees (unskilled hourly) |
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Total Production Employees |
0 |
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Contractors: |
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Total Contractors |
1 |
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Excluding Senior Management |
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Percent Female |
100.0000% |
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Labour Relations |
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Collective Bargaining Agreements |
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Percentage of total direct employees covered by collective bargaining agreements |
0.0000% |
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Falco does not have any collective bargaining agreements or unionized employees or contractors. |
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Notice Periods |
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Minimum number of weeks’ notice typically provided to employees and their representatives prior to the implementation of significant operational changes that could substantially affect them |
Minimum of 2 weeks, as per applicable law. |
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Occupational Health and Safety |
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Work-related Injuries |
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Injuries - For all employees |
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i. Number of fatalities as a result of work-related injury |
0 |
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ii. Number of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities) |
0 |
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iii. Number of recordable work-related injuries |
0 |
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iv. Main types of work-related injury, e.g., confined space, trips, falls, etc. |
No work-related injuries of any kind for Falco employees in 2021 |
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v. Number of hours worked |
30,169 |
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Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) |
0 |
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Lost Time Injuries Rate (LTIR) |
0.000 |
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Injuries - workers who are not employees but whose work and/or workplace is controlled by the organization |
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i. Number of fatalities as a result of work-related injury |
0 |
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ii. Number of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities) |
0 |
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iii. Number of recordable work-related injuries |
0 |
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iv. Main types of work-related injury, e.g., confined space, trips, falls, etc. |
No work-related injuries of any kind for workers who are not employees but worked on workplaces controlled by Falco. |
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v. Number of hours worked |
34,780 |
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Work conducted by workers that are not employees but whose work and/or workplaces was controlled by Falco in 2021 included drilling for environmental and engineering studies as well as civil work supervised by Falco, at the future mining complex site and for multi-sports fields constructed as part of a relocation project for the development of the Horne 5 project. |
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Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) |
0 |
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Lost Time Injuries Rate (LTIR) |
0.000 |
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Combined (Employees and non-employees, but controlled by the organization): |
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Total Hours Worked |
64,949 |
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Total number of all work-related injuries |
0 |
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Total Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) |
0 |
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Lost Time Injuries Rate (LTIR) |
0.000 |
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In 2021, Falco reported a 0.00 fatality rate, a 0.00 work-related injury rate and a 0.00 lost time injury rate (LTIR) for its employees and non-employees controlled by the organization. |
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Report the work-related hazards that pose a risk of high-consequence injury, including |
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i. How have these hazards been determined |
As per its Health and Safety Policy, Falco has, among others : - Communicated its requirements to its suppliers and subcontractors and made sure they were respected; and - Identified emergency situations and potential accidents which could have an impact on the environment, on the health of employees and neighboring communities, and prepared to handle those situations.
Work-related hazards that posed a high- consequence injury risk in 2021 would have been related to drilling and civil construction activities. Risk analysis were conducted, by Falco and/or its suppliers and subcontractors, prior to field work activities, and incorporated in Prevention and Safety Plans, along with appropriate measures and controls to implement in order to mitigate the identified hazards. |
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Falco Health & Safety Policy |
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ii. Which of these hazards have caused or contributed to high-consequence injuries during the reporting period |
None. In 2021, Falco did not have any high- consequence injuries. |
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iii. Actions taken or underway to eliminate these hazards and minimize risks using the hierarchy of controls |
Prevention and Safety Plans are developed, by Falco and/or its suppliers and subcontractors, for each field work program. |
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These plans are reviewed with workers involved prior to each job site and Inductions are provided to all field employees and contractors before initiating work.
A Health and Safety Meeting is held and a Work Card is filled in at the beginning of each shift.
Site Supervision is carried out during shifts, and Health and Safety Inspections are conducted regularly. |
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Falco Prevention and Safety Plan 2021 (in French) |
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Falco Work Card 2021 (in French) |
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Report on actions taken or underway to eliminate other work-related hazards and minimize risks using the hierarchy of controls |
Prevention and Safety Plans include risk assessment and associated mitigation measures and controls for all work-related hazards, high-consequence like minors ones.
2021 Prevention and Safety Plans included, among other things, hygiene and control measures recommended by the public health guidelines for COVID-19. |
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INSPQ COVID-19 Recommendations 2021 (in French) |
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INSPQ COVID-19 Questionnaire 2021 (in French) |
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Whether and, if so, why any workers have been excluded from this disclosure, including the types of worker excluded, e.g., short-term contractors |
No workers excluded from this disclosure. |
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Disclose any contextual information necessary to understand how the data have been compiled, i.e., any standards, methodologies, and assumptions used |
Prevention and Safety Plans are developed and implemented in compliance with the regulation applicable, namely the "Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail" and the "Commission des normes de l'équité de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST)".
Health and Safety data are compiled accordingly on a monthly basis for both employees and contractors (see attached). |
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Falco reports its Health and Safety data to the Quebec Mining Association (AMQ), via the Metrio plateform, annually.
Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail au Québec
CNESST
AMQ HSE Stats 2021 |
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Falco Health and Safety Data 2021 (in French) |
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Safety Training |
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Disclose the average number of training hours provided to its workforce for health, safety, and emergency management training |
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Average hours of health, safety, and emergency response training for (a) full-time/direct employees |
1.56 |
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2021 Health and Safety (H&S) Training provided to Falco's employees consisted of H&S introduction for new employees (2) and the training required to access field work sites to the relevant employees (4). |
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Security, Human Rights and Rights of Indigenous People |
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Identify the countries of operations within the World Bank's list of “Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations” |
None |
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Describe the nature of any social risks, for all operating countries, that could have a material risk to operations |
At the present time, to the knowledge of Falco, none of the properties in which Falco has an interest, is the subject of a specific aboriginal land claim. However, no assurance can be provided that such will not be the case in the future. |
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While Falco is committed to operating in a socially responsible manner there is no guarantee that its efforts will meet all of third parties’ expectations, which could have a material adverse effect on the company’s business, financial position and operations.
Falco's Corporate Social Responsibility Policy includes commitments in terms of Social and Economic Benefits, Stakeholder Engagement and Crisis Management.
Social risks are addressed as part of the Risk Factors discussed and published on a quarterly basis in Falco's Management Discussion & Analysis (MDAs) available on SEDAR Falco's website.
Falco Management Discussion & Analysis and other published reports
Falco Corporate Social Responsibility Policy |
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Falco Corporate Social Responsibility Policy 2021 |
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Percentage of proved reserves that are located in or near areas of active conflict |
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Percentage of probable reserves that are located in or near areas of active conflict |
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Percentage of inferred, indicated and measured reserves that are located in or near areas of active conflict |
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Percentage of proved reserves that are located in or near areas that are considered to be indigenous peoples’ land |
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Percentage of probable reserves that are located in or near areas that are considered to be indigenous peoples’ land |
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Percentage of inferred, indicated and measured reserves that are located in or near areas that are considered to be indigenous peoples’ land |
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Describe due diligence practices and procedures with respect to indigenous rights of communities in which it operates or intends to operate |
At the present time, to the knowledge of Falco, none of the resources and reserves are located in areas subject of a specific aboriginal land claim.
Nonetheless, Falco recognizes the importance of Indigenous communities, in particular the Abitibiwinni First Nation in Abitibi- Témiscamingue. Falco seeks to collaborate and participate in the community's socio-economic development to help support more equitable distribution of wealth within the territory and to learn and apply the shared ancestral ecological knowledge of the Abitibiwinni First Nation in the development of the Horne 5 project.
First nation communities consultation is part of the third-party externally verified ECOLOGO Certification requirements. |
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Abitibiwinni-Québec Agreement, 2017 (in french) |
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Community Relations |
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Number of company operating sites where artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) takes place on, or adjacent to, the site (not controlled by company/unauthorized) |
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Report on community relations programs, objectives and achievements in the past 3 years |
In addition to listening to and developing a project in collaboration with the Rouyn- Noranda community, Falco seeks to become an active and involved member of the community.
In 2021, Falco met with its Consultative Committee 2 times and organized the following activities:
- Technical presentations on the Advanced Exploration stage (Mise en valeur) of the Horne 5 project to local organizations and the City of Rouyn-Noranda. - General presentation of the Horne 5 project to the Timiskaming First Nation Council. - Presentations on the Horne 5 project and the atmospheric dispersion modelling study to a local committee against toxic emissions (ARET) and the regional public health direction. - General presentation of the Horne 5 project and update on the development progress to the D'Alembert community (neighborhood of the future TSF facility).
Over 70 consultation meetings were conducted between 2017 and 2021. Falco organized activities focused on specific themes, including: - Community consultation on the tailings facility. - Community consultation on drinking water protection. - Discussions to maintain good neighborhood relationships with the snowmobile and all- terrain associations, as well as with the nearby golf club to understand issues and challenges. - Community consultation on noise, dust, and vibration controls measures. |
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Discuss the processes, procedures, and practices to manage risks and opportunities associated with the rights and interests of communities in areas where it conducts business |
Falco’s approach is measured through ESG criteria. Falco has been proactive and made progress in securing its social license to operate in the community, and believes that ESG is fundamental to creating a positive impact on local and regional economies, better working and living environment, health and employment as well as creating value for shareholders. |
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Falco will continue to take a proactive approach to its public consultation process and has been working diligently to identify as many stakeholders as possible in the Rouyn-Noranda and Abitibi region. Based on the numerous community meetings held throughout the region, Falco observes strong community support for the Horne 5 project.
Since February 5, 2019, a consultation committee (the “Committee”) composed of representatives from the community was created. Falco remains committed to working with various stakeholders to finalize a plan for the Horne 5 project that will maximize benefits for the entire community, our shareholders and other stakeholder groups. The mandate of the Committee is to propose enhancements to optimize cohabitation with all stakeholders and insure that the consultation and engagement plan has been implemented and has fulfilled its objective.
Falco's Corporate Social Responsibility Policy includes commitments in terms of Social and Economic Benefits, Stakeholder Engagement and Crisis Management.
Falco has implemented a complaint (grievance) management system modeled after the Canadian Mining Association "Towards Sustainable Mining" program.
Falco Corporate Social Responsibility Policy |
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Falco Corporate Social Responsibility Policy 2021 |
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Risks and Opportunities |
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Governance |
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Oversight |
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Is there board-level oversight of climate-related issues within your organization |
Yes |
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Provide the highest management-level position(s) or committee(s) with responsibility for climate-related issues |
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) |
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Frequency of reporting to the board on climate-related issues |
As important matters arise |
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Incentives |
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Do you provide incentives for the management of climate-related issues, including the attainment of targets |
No, and we do not plan to introduce them in the next two years |
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Given the current stage of the Horne 5 project, no water-related issues are expected within the next two years. |
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Risk and Opportunity Management |
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Does your organization have a process for identifying, assessing, and responding to climate-related risks and opportunities |
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Falco will continue to identify the physical and transition risks associated with climate change and implement appropriate mitigation measures to improve its resilience. |
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Risk Assessments |
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Have you identified any inherent climate-related risks with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impact on your business |
Yes |
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Falco recognizes that climate change is an international and community concern which may affect the business and operations of Falco, directly or indirectly.
The continuing rise in global average temperatures has created varying changes to regional climates across the globe, resulting in risks to personnel, equipment and commodity supply. The mining industry as an emitter of greenhouse gas emissions is particularly exposed to these regulations.
Governments at all levels are moving towards enacting legislation to address climate change by regulating carbon emissions and energy efficiency, among other things. Costs associated with meeting these requirements may be subject to some offset by increased energy efficiency and technological innovation; however, there is no assurance that compliance with such legislation will not have an adverse effect on Falco's business, results of operations, financial condition and its share price.
Extreme weather events (such as prolonged drought or freezing, increased flooding, increased periods of precipitation and increased frequency and intensity of storms) have the potential to disrupt operations and the transport routes. Extended disruptions could result in interruption to production which may adversely affect Falco's business results of operations, financial condition and its share price. |
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Have you identified any climate-related opportunities with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impact on your business |
No |
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Have climate-related risks and opportunities influenced your organization’s strategy and/or financial planning |
Yes, and we have developed a low-carbon transition plan |
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Falco has already begun identifying and integrating solutions to minimize the carbon footprint in planning and design stages of the Horne 5 project. Falco will maintain this approach and continue to look for best practices and innovative technologies to further reduce its GHG emissions at the detailed engineering stage of the project. |
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Water Management |
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Direct use importance rating |
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Freshwater needs are currently limited and provided by the city's water supply system. Freshwater quality and quantity will be important for the development of the Horne 5 project, although it will only be a small proportion of the water usage (~5%). |
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Rate the importance (current and future) of sufficient quantity of recycled, brackish and/or produced water for the success of your business |
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Recycled water will be important for the Horne 5 project development since the design targets a water recirculation and reuse rate of 95%. |
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Risk Assessments |
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Does your organization undertake a water-related risk assessment |
Yes, water-related risks are assessed |
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Select the options that best describe your procedures for identifying and assessing water-related risks |
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i. Coverage |
Full |
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ii. Risk Assessment Procedure |
Water risks are assessed in an environmental risk assessment |
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iii. Frequency of Risk Assessment |
Not defined |
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iv. How far into the future are risks considered |
More than 6 years |
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Have you identified any inherent water-related risks with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impact on operations |
Other, please specify |
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As part of the Horne 5 feasibility study and its environmental impact assessment, Falco identified measures to mitigate water-related risks.
To ensure water protection, several measures will be put in place, including: - Double-walled pipes to transport tailings and recirculate water, preventing spillage in the event of a rupture. - Installation of 16 state-of-the-art instrumented leakage containment tanks along the pipeline route to detect leaks and prevent spillage. - Installation of modern and efficient water treatment plans that enable high water quality standards. |
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Yes, we have identified opportunities, and some or all are being realized |
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As part of the Horne 5 project development, Falco will implement various strategies and technologies to limit the use of freshwater and maximize water recirculation and reuse: - Collecting ponds will be installed at the mine site to capture the rainwater, which will be used in the process. - Once the tailings facility is in place, precipitation and tailings water will be collected and recirculated into the process.
The design now targets a water recirculation and reuse rate of over 95%, compared to 90% in 2017. |
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Provide the highest management-level position(s) or committee(s) with responsibility for water-related issues |
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) |
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Does your organization have a documented water policy |
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Falco has an Environmental Policy which states its commitment to manage efficiently surface water and groundwater resources at all stages of its projects life cycle (see attached).
The Horne 5 project design includes multiple Water Protection and Water Consumption Reduction Measures and Commitments (see excerpt from Falco's Sustainability Report 2021 attached).
Falco Environmental Policy |
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Frequency of reporting to the board on water-related issues |
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No, and we do not plan to introduce them in the next two years |
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Given the current stage of the project, no water-related issues are expected within the next two years. |
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Are water-related issues integrated into any aspects of your long-term strategic business plan |
Yes, water-related issues are integrated |
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If water-related issues are integrated into any aspects of your long-term strategic business plan, please describe further |
Falco’s Water Management Strategy aims at minimizing water consumption, maximizing water reuse and protecting drinking water. The Horne 5 water management strategy is designed to protect water coming from the environment and to maximize water recovery and reuse to minimize freshwater withdrawal. |
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Horne 5 Water Management Strategy (in French) |
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If water-related issues are integrated into any aspects of your long-term strategic business plan, identify the associated long-term time horizon |
> 30 years |
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Falco's and the Horne 5 project water management strategies aim at efficiently managing water at all stages of the project life cycle, including closure and post-closure. |
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a. Report the governance structure of the organization, including committees of the highest governance body, e.g., the Board of Directors, the Executives, the Board Environment Committee, Board Safety Committee, the Advisory Committee, etc. |
Falco’s Board of Directors is composed of 6 persons, elected annually by the shareholders.
The most recently elected Chair of the Board in 2021 is independent, as are all other Directors, with the exception of the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and another Director who is the representative of Falco’s largest shareholder, Osisko Development Corp. |
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The Board has established four standing Committees: - the Audit Committee - the Compensation Committee - the Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee, and - the Environment and Technical Committee.
The Chair of each Committee is independent. The Compensation Committee and the Environment and Technical Committee meet at least twice a year and the other three Committees meet quarterly.
Falco has also appointed 7 executives, the Leadership Team, consisting of 6 Vice Presidents and the President and CEO. |
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Falco Board of Directors and Standing Committees 2021 |
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Falco Leadership Team 2021 |
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b. Report the committees responsible for decision-making on economic, environmental, and social topics, e.g., the Board of Directors, the Executives, the Board Environment Committee, Board Safety Committee, the Advisory Committee, etc. |
The Audit Committee is responsible for providing an independent and objective oversight of financial and risk matters.
The Compensation Committee is responsible for the approval of policies, programs and practices on matters of remuneration and performance evaluation, succession planning, human resources recruitment, health and safety, development and retention. |
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The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for monitoring corporate governance and nomination matters.
The Environment and Technical Committee is responsible for overseeing and reviewing sustainability matters, including occupational Health and Safety, Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental matters, as well as Mining Operations and Production, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Capital Projects and Exploration Programs.
The roles and responsibilities of each of the standing Committees are detailed in their respective charter (see attached). |
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Falco Audit Committee Charter 2021 |
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Falco Compensation Committee Charter 2021 |
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Falco Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter 2021 |
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Falco Environment Technical Committee Charter 2021 |
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a. Has the organization appointed an executive-level position or positions with responsibility for economic, environmental, and social topics , e.g., is it part of the Governance structure of the company, the CFO or internal audit reporting to the Board |
Yes |
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Falco has appointed seven executives, the Leadership Team, who are part of the Governance Structure :
- President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Vice President, Environment & Sustainable Development (VP Environment) - Vice President, Engineering and Construction (VP Construction) - Vice President, Technical Services (VP Technical) - Vice President, Legal Affairs and Corporate Secretary (VP Legal) - Vice President, Metallurgy (VP Metallurgy)
Economic responsibilities are shared between the CEO and the CFO while the Environmental and Social responsibilities are shared between the VP Environment and the CEO. |
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b. Report whether position holders report directly to the highest governance body or CEO |
The CFO, as well as each of the VPs, report directly to the President and CEO. The President and CEO report directly to the Board. |
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Consultation Process |
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Report the processes for consultations between stakeholders and the highest governance body on economic, environmental and social topics, e.g., for most mining companies it would be the executives and operations and not the Board, and if delegated, explain how |
Falco consults with stakeholders through dedicated meetings and activities as well as through its consultation committee (the Committee), established in 2019 and composed of representatives from the community. The mandate of the Committee is to propose enhancements to optimize cohabitation with all stakeholders and insure that the consultation and engagement plan has been implemented and has fulfilled its objective.
The Board of Directors has delegated these responsibilities to an executive (VP Environment), who reports on stakeholder engagement at the Environment and Technical Committee meetings. |
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Number of executive members |
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Number of non-executive members |
5 |
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Number of independent members |
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Less than 3 years |
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6-9 years |
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Lists of each individual’s other significant positions and commitments, and the nature of the commitments, e.g., other boards and executive positions |
The Board members' other significant positions and commitments are described in their respective profiles (see attached). |
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Falco Board of Directors Member Profiles 2021 |
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Number of Male governance body members |
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Description of competencies relating to economic, environmental, and social topics |
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee reviews annually the credentials of the members of the Board. |
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The attached table (available in the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Management Information Circular published on SEDAR) exemplifies the skills that each nominee possessed, as of November 4, 2021. |
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Description of stakeholder representation |
The prime stewardship responsibility of Falco's Board of Directors is to ensure the viability of the corporation and to ensure that it is managed in the best interest of all its stakeholders. |
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As per the the Board of Directors Charter (see attached), the Board assumes responsibilities for considering the means by which stakeholders can communicate with the members of the Board.
Falco's major shareholder Osisko Development Corp. (OD), has one representative on the Board of Directors, in accordance with the Investor Right Agreement dated November 27, 2020 between Falco and OD. |
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Falco adopted a policy regarding the Diversity of the Board of Directors (see attached). |
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The policy states that Falco aspires to have and maintain at least thirty percent (30%) of women representation on the Board. The Board has not adopted formal targets for each of the other “designated groups” as defined in the Employment Equity Act, as the Board considers the representation of the “designated groups” in the process of selecting individual candidates. |
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Falco Policy regarding Diversity of the Board of Directors 2021 |
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Is the chair of the highest governance body also an executive officer in the organization |
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Conflicts of Interest |
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The Board has adopted a Code of Ethics applicable to all of its directors, officers and employees, including the Chair of the Board, the Lead Director, the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and other persons performing financial reporting functions. The Code of Ethics is distributed to and signed by each of the Corporation’s employees when they are hired. Directors, officers and designated employees are required, on an annual basis, to declare their commitment to abide by the Corporation’s Code of Ethics. Management of the Corporation reports annually to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee all non-compliance statements so disclosed by directors, officers and designated employees.
In the event any transactions or agreements are contemplated in respect of which a director or executive officer has a material interest, the matter must be initially reviewed by the Audit Committee and is then submitted to the Board of Directors.
Falco also follows the requirements of the Canadian Business Corporations Act (“CBCA”), the Corporation’s governing law which contains specific requirements regarding conflict of interests. The CBCA further attempts to minimize conflicts of interest between directors and corporations on which boards they serve by requiring directors to disclose such conflicts to the corporation. Under the CBCA, a director who discloses a conflict of interest must refrain from voting on any resolution to approve the contract or transaction giving rise to such conflict of interest, subject to certain exceptions.
In addition, the Board has established under the Corporation’s Internal Whistleblowing Policy, a process for the receipt and treatment of all complaints concerning accounting, internal accounting controls, auditing or any other wrongdoing, including in connection with the Corporation’s Code of Ethics submitted by any employee, including procedures for the confidential anonymous submissions by employees of concerns regarding said matters.
The Code of Ethics communicates standards for business conduct in the use of Falco time, resources and assets, and identifies and clarifies proper conduct in areas of potential conflict of interest. Each director, officer and employee is provided with a copy of the Code of Ethics and is asked to sign an acknowledgement that the standards and principles of the Code of Ethics will be maintained at all times on Falco business. |
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Falco Internal Whistleblowing Policy |
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Report whether conflicts of interest are disclosed to stakeholders, including, as a minimum |
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There have been no reports filed that pertain to any conduct of a director or executive officer that constitutes a departure from the Code of Ethics, as disclosed in the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Management Information Circular available on the SEDAR website. |
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i. Cross-board membership |
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ii. Cross-shareholding with suppliers and other stakeholders |
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iii. Existence of controlling shareholder |
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iv. Related third party disclosures |
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Report the highest governance body’s and senior executives’ roles in the development, approval, and updating of the organization’s purpose, value or mission statements, strategies, policies, and goals related to economic, environmental, and social topics |
The Board of Directors, through its Committees and executives recommendations, meet on an annual basis to determine the Corporation’s objectives and goals for the ensuing year, including governance review, competitive analysis, update on the Corporation’s strategies in light of current phase as well as environmental, social and economic review and forecast. |
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Among the Board of Directors responsibilities (see attached), the Board assumes responsibility for : - reviewing and approving key policy statements developed by management on various issues such as ethics, regulatory compliance and communications with shareholders, other stakeholders and the general public; - adopting a strategic planning process and thereafter reviewing and, where appropriate, approving, annually, a strategic plan and a budget which takes into account, among other things, the opportunities and risks of the business (all of which are developed at first by management), and monitoring the Corporation’ s performance with reference to the adopted budget and strategic plan. |
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Falco Board of Directors Responsibilities 2021 |
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Report on the measures taken to develop and enhance the highest governance body’s collective knowledge of economic, environmental, and social topics, e.g., board training |
The Board also assumes responsibility for, among others, appointing, training, evaluating and monitoring officers as well as planning for their succession with the recommendations of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
As per the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter (see attached), the duties and responsibilities of the committee include to review annually the competencies and skills the Board, as a whole should possess and the skills, areas of expertise, background, independence and qualifications of Board members.
In May 2017, the Corporation implemented a formal program for orientation of new directors and to provide easy access to documentation for current directors. The orientation program includes a new director’s handbook and the opportunity to visit an operating mine and the Horne 5 site. This reference guide provides information related to: i. Board and Committee Charters; ii. Corporate Policies and Procedures; iii. Description of Role and Responsibilities of the Chair of the Board, the Lead Director, Committee Chair and President and Chief Executive Officer; iv. Information on the Board and Committees Composition; v. Compensation structure; vi. Board assessment results; vii. Budget and financing information; and viii. Various publications on governance matters, risk management, compensation issues, capital markets, gold and precious metals market information are also provided on an ongoing basis.
Throughout the year, Management provides to the Board of Directors monthly progress reports on Horne 5 project. The Board and Committee members also receive formal presentations by Management and external advisors, and are provided documentation from various advisors and consultants on various topics in relation to the mining industry. In addition, new directors are briefed on the Corporation’s current property holdings and assets, ongoing exploration programs, overall strategic plans, short, medium and long-term corporate objectives, financials status, general business risks and mitigation strategies, site visits and existing company policies.
The skills and knowledge of the Board as a whole is such that no formal continuing education process is currently deemed necessary. The Board is comprised of individuals with varying backgrounds, who have, both collectively and individually, extensive experience in running and managing public companies, particularly in the natural resource sector. Board members are encouraged to communicate with Management, auditors and technical consultants to keep themselves current with industry trends and developments and changes in legislation, with Management’s assistance. |
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Falco Nominating and Corporate Governance Charter 2021 |
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