Awards
Below is a list of awards that Barrick has received in recent years in the areas of environmental responsibility, health & safety, and community performance.
2007
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The underground lab at the site of
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Community
2007 Public-Private Partnership Award was received by Barrick Gold of North America, Inc. from the National Governors Association (NGA). Barrick was nominated by South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds for its partnership with the South Dakota Science and Technology Authority. The partnership helped the state secure the National Science Foundation's Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL) at the now closed Homestake mine in Lead, SD, donated by Barrick. At depths of 8,000 feet, the site provides an ideal underground environment for scientific research, including experiments that require shielding from cosmic rays. Each year NGA honors companies that have partnered with a governor's office to implement a program or project that positively affects a state's citizens.
2007 BLM Hardrock Mineral Community Outreach and Economic Security Award was presented to the Northern Nevada Partnership Group which includes the Turquoise Ridge and Cortez Gold mines. The Northern Nevada Partnership Group was recognized for their focus on planning for regional sustainability and the economic well-being of the communities of Northern Nevada after mining has ceased.
2007 Australia's Mining Monthly Metalliferous Mine of the Year - KCGM (Western Australia) was highly commended based on Community Relations activities
2007 UNT Gold Mining National Symposium - Lagunas Norte Mine, Peru, received the Gold Metal VII award for the best topic and speaker
2007 Pisco, Peru - Lagunas Norte received a special recognition from the community for participation in rescue activities at Pisco, Peru after its earthquake
2007 Correo Journal Award - Lagunas Norte, Peru, received the Best Investment Award for contributions to regional development
Environment
2007 Nevada Excellence in Mine Reclamation, Nevada Division of Minerals, Nevada Department of Wildlife, Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, BLM and the U.S. Forest Service awarded to Goldstrike for Wildlife Habitat Enhancement, Bazza Rock Storage Area
2007 Fourth Quarter General Electric "Our Return on Environment" award - Goldstrike mine was one of 25 global recipients in the fourth quarter 2007 to receive the award that recognizes customers that strive to improve their environmental footprint in the course of conducting business
2007 Winner of the Presidential Environmental Award - Tulawaka Mine, Tanzania
Health & Safety
2007 Nevada Mining Association Safety Award - First place to Cortez in large mine category
2007 British Columbia Provincial Overall Safety Award - Eskay Creek
2007 Western Regional First Aid Award presented to Eskay Creek
2007 John T. Ryan Regional Safety Award - Presented by the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy to Eskay Creek Mine
2007 International Society of Mine Safety Professionals- Golden Sunlight Mine received seven awards for no Lost Time Injuries to specific site departments and on-site contractors
2007 Surface Mine Rescue Competition, Gillette, Wyoming - Goldstrike awarded 2nd place
2007 Nevada Mining Association Safety Awards-Individuals - Four Goldstrike employees received Individual Safety awards
2007 Northern Nevada Mine Rescue Contest - Goldstrike received three awards in various events
2007 Underground Mine Rescue Competition, Golden, CO - Goldstrike received eight awards in various events including Best Overall Biomarine Team
2007 Mine Rescue Contest, New Iberia, Louisiana - Goldstrike received 5 awards in various events
2007 MSHA Safety Olympiad - Goldstrike received five awards in various events including a 1st Day Overall Best Score
2007 Ontario (Canada) 21st Provincial Mine Rescue Technician Award presented to Norm Begin at Hemlo Mines, Ontario
2007 Ontario (Canada) Mine Rescue District Competition - First Place to Hemlo Mine, Ontario
2007 Ontario (Canada) Mine Rescue Technician District Competition - First Place to Hemlo Mine, Ontario
2007 John T. Ryan Regional Safety Award from the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy to the mine with the lowest accident frequency of any mine in Ontario for the previous three years - Hemlo (Ontario, Canada)
2007 MASHA Award of Excellence in Safety awarded to Hemlo (Ontario, Canada) recognizing the fatality free mine with the lowest total medical injury frequency rate in the group
2007 Chamber of Minerals & Energy Under Ground Competition - Award to Kanowna, Western Australia, for the Vertical Rescue event.
2007 CME Eastern Goldfields Underground Mine Rescue Competition - KCGM, Western Australia, placed 3rd overall
2007 Peru National Mining Safety Institute - Lagunas Norte, Peru, received award for safest open pit mine
2007 Western Australia Surface Mine Emergency Response Competition - Lawlers received Champion award
2007 Eastern Goldfields Underground Emergency Response Competition - Plutonic, Western Australia, received four awards in various events including first place for Team Skills
2007 Gillette, Wyoming International Mine Rescue Competition - Round Mountain received two first place trophies
2007 Nevada Mining Association - Round Mountain received six awards in various categories including four Individual Safety Awards
2007 Nevada Mining Association Small Surface Mine Award - Ruby Hill
2006
Community
Barrick was honored to receive the Award for Excellence for Corporate Social and Ethical Responsibility in the 2006 Canadian Awards for International Cooperation. The award was given jointly by the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) for our integrated agricultural and livestock project in Cuncashca, Peru, where we have helped establish a number of sustainable agri-businesses. The project also helped facilitate the installation of water management infrastructure, the advancement of cultivated grasslands and development of skills through employment offered to community members. The success of the Cuncashca project is being replicated at our El Sauco pilot project near the Lagunas Norte Mine, also in Peru.
2006 Community Award and People's Choice Award - Awarded by the New South Wales Minerals Council during the Environment and Community Excellence Awards. Cowal won the Community Award for its outstanding performance in the area of community engagement work on the Lake Cowal gold mine proposal.
2006 Award for Best Company for supporting local communities in the five wards of North Mara's (Tanzania) impact area
Environment
2006 Earth Day Award from the State of Utah Board of Oil, Gas and Mining for "going beyond what is required by regulation" in conducting reclamation work (United States)
2006 New South Wales Council Environment and Community Excellence Awards – Awarded the Community Award and the People’s Choice Award for the Lake Cowal Project (Australia)
2006 "Special Mention" in the Annual Prize for the Responsible Management of Solid Waste - The National Commission of the Environment, CONAM, awarded this prize in recognition of best management practices in mine waste disposal, as well as our efforts in community education and participation in community environmental practices.
2006 Finalist in Department of Minerals and Energy Golden Gecko Award - For work done at the Mt. Gleddon Rehabilitation Project
Health & Safety
2006 Underground Mine Emergency Response Competition – Lawlers awarded first place overall (Australia)
2006 Underground Mine Emergency Response Competition – Kanowna awarded second place overall (Australia)
2006 Underground Mine Emergency Response Competition – Granny Smith awarded first place in First Aid, fifth overall (Australia)
2006 Underground Mine Emergency Response Competition – Plutonic awarded first place in Ropes, sixth overall (Australia)
2006 Nevada Mining Association Safety Professional of the Year Award - Dan Stevenson at Goldstrike (United States)
2006 Nevada Mining Association Individual Safety Awards – Two Goldstrike employees received Individual Safety Persons of the Year Awards (United States)
2006 Nevada Mining Association Individual Safety Awards – Four Round Mountain employees received Individual Safety Persons of the Year Awards (United States)
2006 Nevada Mining Association Safe Mine of the Year Award – Underground to the Meikle Mine (United States)
2006 Nevada Mining Association Nevada Mining Association Safest Mine Manager Award – Goldstrike (United States)
2006 Nevada Small Open Pit Mine Safety Award – First Place to Ruby Hill (United States)
2006 Nevada Large Open Pit Mine Safety Award – First Place to Round Mountain and second place to Cortez Hills (United States)
2006 MASHA Award of Excellence awarded to Hemlo (Ontario, Canada) recognizing the fatality free mine with the lowest total medical injury frequency rate in the group
2006 Peru National Rescue Competition – Pierina awarded third place overall (Peru)
2006 John T. Ryan Regional Safety Award from the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy to the mine with the lowest accident frequency of any mine in Ontario for the previous two years – Hemlo (Ontario, Canada)
2005
Environment
2005 Certificate of Merit from the Tanzania President's Environmental Awards presented to Bulyanhulu
2005 Silver Landcare Award from the State of New South Wales – Presented to Lake Cowal Foundation, of which the Cowal Mine is the major sponsor, for outstanding achievement in protecting and rehabilitating land along the foreshore and tributaries of Lake Cowal
Health & Safety
2005 five Nevada Mining Association Safety Professional of the Year Awards presented to Goldstrike employees
2005 three Nevada Mining Association Safety Professional of the Year Awards presented to Round Mountain employees
2005 John T. Ryan Regional Safety Award – Presented by the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy to Eskay Creek Mine (British Columbia)
2005 John T. Ryan Regional Safety Award – Presented by the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy to Hemlo Mine (Ontario)
2005 Levitt Safety Award presented to Hemlo Mine
2005 MSAHA Award of Excellence in Safety presented to Hemlo Mine
2005 Lightning Safety Awareness Award – Presented by the National Lightning Safety Institute (U.S.) to Lagunas Norte and Pierina Mines
2005 Runner Up, Sentinels of Safety Award – Presented by the U.S. Department of Labor to Homestake Mine closure site
2005 First Prize, Elko Mine Rescue Olympiad to Round Mountain Mine.
2004
Environment
2004 Habitat Restoration Award and a Hardrock Mineral Environmental Award – Presented by the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to Round Mountain Mine
2004 Outstanding Achievement in Property Rehabilitation – Presented by the Aggregate Producers’ Association of Ontario to Milton Limestone Quarry, Canada (owned by Barrick through its acquisition of Lac Minerals)
2004 Habitat Restoration Award and Hardrock Mineral Environmental Award – Presented by the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to Round Mountain Mine
2004 Excellence in Mine Reclamation Award – Presented by the US BLM, State of Nevada and US Forest Service (USFS) to Round Mountain Mine
Health & Safety
2004 Sullivan Cup (Best First Aid – Underground Team), USWA Mine Mill Trophy and Overall Underground Mine Rescue Trophy, received at the British Columbia Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition by Eskay Creek Mine
2004 Award of Excellence for Safety – Presented by MASHA (Mines & Aggregates Safety & Health Association) to Williams Mine at Hemlo
2004 John T. Ryan Regional Safety Award – Presented by the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy to Hemlo Mine
2004 National Mine Rescue Competition & Mining Association Safety Professional of the Year – Presented by the MSHA/NMA (Mine Safety and Health Administration / National Mining Association) to Goldstrike
Economic Development
2004 Deal of the Year Award Latam Mining – Presented by Project Finance Magazine for the $250 million Veladero mine financing
2004 Project Finance International’s Mining Deal of the Year Award – Won by Veladero for Barrick’s breakthrough project financing package