Name
Panel discussion: How can we optimize risk strategies around water in mining and comply with ESG goals?
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 4:10 PM - 4:55 PM
Speakers
Jenny-Lou Campbell, Executive Director, Indigenous Centre of Excellence for Mineral Development
Brett Chernoff, Acting Director of Lands and Resources, Tobacco Plains Indian Band
Francis McAllister, Vice President of Land and Water, Freeport McMoRan
Shirley Neault, Manager of Environment and Systems, Hudbay Minerals
David Oliphant, Vice President of Business Development, Veolia
Brett Chernoff, Acting Director of Lands and Resources, Tobacco Plains Indian Band
Francis McAllister, Vice President of Land and Water, Freeport McMoRan
Shirley Neault, Manager of Environment and Systems, Hudbay Minerals
David Oliphant, Vice President of Business Development, Veolia
Description
- How can we encourage better Mining Company & First Nation collaboration?
- How can we enable water management to be a C-Suite level conversation?
- What are the sectors’ next steps in balancing environmental risk and financial risk? How can we better understand and plan around financial risks?
- Can the sector follow one ESG standard internationally? Is social risk prioritized enough?
- How can we better manage risk around tailings management to avoid legal penalties, investor confidence and even reputational damage?