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| Red Pine Exploration Inc. is a Canadian precious metals explorer headquartered in Toronto, Canada and primarily involved in the identification, acquisition and development of properties in Ontario, Canada. Led by an experienced management and technical team, the Company’s flagship Wawa Gold Project is located 2km southeast of the Municipality of Wawa, in Northern Ontario. The property, comprised of 6,986 hectares, hosts several former mines with a combined historic production of 120,000 oz gold. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Disclaimer and Forward Looking Statements | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Company Profile | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Organizational Profile | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Red Pine Exploration Inc. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Describe nature of activities, brands, products and services |
RedPine Exploration Inc. is well funded and actively developing its key asset – the Wawa Gold Project. |
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The property currently hosts a NI 43-101 Resource of over 700,000 oz of gold (both indicated and inferred) at more than 5 gpt gold, contained between surface and 350m depth. The Company has identified an additional 6 Exploration Targets at the Wawa Gold Project. An estimated 15,000 meters of diamond drilling is planned in 2021, with the program continuing into 2022. |
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| Link to Corporate Website | https://www.redpineexp.com/ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Industry Classification |
NAICS: 21222 Gold and silver ore mining |
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| Market Capitalization | $0-$100Million USD | |||||||||||||||||||
| Type of Operations | Exclusively non-producing operations | |||||||||||||||||||
| Company Headquarters | Toronto, Canada | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Role and Name of highest authority within company for Environment, Social and Governance strategy, programs and performance. | Quentin Yarie, CEO | |||||||||||||||||||
| ESG Reporting Period | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Unless otherwise noted, all data contained in this report covers the following period: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| From | 2021-01-01 | |||||||||||||||||||
| To | 2021-12-31 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Geographic Scope of Report | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Unless otherwise noted, the data in this report covers ESG matters related to the following locations of operations | Canada | |||||||||||||||||||
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All of Red Pine's activities take place in Ontario, Canada. The Company's office is located in Toronto, Ontario and the the Wawa Gold Project is located near Wawa, Ontario, Canada. The Wawa Gold Project is located 2 kilometres (km) east of the Town of Wawa, Ontario and approximately 650 kilometres (km) northwest of Toronto . The Project is within the McMurray Township (NTS 41/n14) and centered on Universal Trans Mercator (UTM) North American 1983 Datum (NAD83) (Zone 16N) 669,800 m east (east or E) and 5,315,000 metres (m) north (north or N). Access is available via Highway 101 from Wawa and the Surluga Mine Road, a private road owned and maintained by Red Pine. |
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| Wawa Gold Property and Infrastructure | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 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.) |
Red Pine also has a 100% interest in 22 cell claims covering 277 hectares located approximately 46 kilometers west of Matheson and 50 kilometers north of Kirkland Lake. During the 2021 reporting period no exploration work was completed on this property. |
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| Garrison-Rand Property | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Identify all of the entity's countries of operations that align with the World Bank's list of "Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations" | None | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mineral Resource Types in Scope | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Which of the following mineral resource types are covered by this report |
• Inferred • Indicated |
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| Currency | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Unless otherwise noted, all financial figures referenced in this report are in the following currency | CAD | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Identify the degree to which any inputs of the report are third-party checked: | Self-Declared | |||||||||||||||||||
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Red Pine's foundational ESG report is self- declared, however, all of the information in the report has been disclosed to the CFO and Board of Directors. |
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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 |
This is the foundational report for Red Pine. This report is aligned with the following ESG standards. • CDP - Carbon Disclosure Project • GRI - Global Reporting Initiative • GRI Comprehensive - Global Reporting Initiative - Comprehensive • GRI Core - Global Reporting Initiative - Lite • GRI MM Supplement - Global Reporting Initiative - Mining and Metals Supplement • ICMM - The International Council on Mining and Metals • ISS - ISS ESG Governance Quality Score • ONYEN - Institutional and Investor Questions • PRI - Principles of Responsible Investing - UN Funded • SASB - Sustainability Accounting Standards Board • SASB Modified - Sustainability Accounting Standards Board - Modified • UGC - UN Global Compact |
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| Strategy | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) | Please see the attached CEO statement. | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Quentin Yarie, CEO | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Provide a description of key impacts, risks, and opportunities, |
Red Pine is currently involved in Surface Water Monitoring in the Parkhill and Grace-Darwin areas of the property for any run-off that may enter Trout Creek or eventually into the Michipicoten River System. Red Pine has a mutually agreed upon consultation process to identify adverse impacts to Aboriginal and treaty rights and engage with respect to accommodation, and to establish a mutually beneficial, positive, and productive relationship. In addition to supporting consultation, Red Pine has agreed to support the promotion of employment opportunities for First Nations members. More information can found in the community relations section of this report. Please see the reports below on Surface Water Monitoring. |
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| 2020 Surface Water Monitoring Report | 2019 Surface Water Monitoring Report | 2018 Surface Water Monitoring Report | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ethics and Integrity | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Provide a description of the organization’s values, principles, standards, and norms of behaviour |
Red Pine is committed to: honest and ethical conduct; full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in the Company's public reports and communications; and compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations and stock exchange rules. The full details of our Code of Conduct and Ethics can be found in following the link. |
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| Environment | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Compliance | ||||||||||||||||||||
| a. Report fines and non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws and/or regulations in terms of: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| i. Total monetary value of significant fines | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| ii. Total number of non-monetary sanctions | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| iii. Cases brought through dispute resolution mechanisms | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| b. If the organization is in compliance with environmental laws and/or regulations, a brief statement if this fact is sufficient |
Red Pine complies with all environment laws and regulations in our exploration properties located in Ontario, Canada. During the 2021 reporting period The Company was in full compliance of these laws and regulations. |
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| Greenhouse Gas Emissions | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Scope 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Disclose the gross global Scope1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the atmosphere of the seven GHGs covered under the Kyoto Protocol (tonne CO₂-e): | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Carbon dioxide (CO₂) (tonne CO₂-e) | 104.79 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Methane (CH₄) (tonne CO₂-e) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Nitrous oxide (N₂O) (tonne CO₂-e) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Hydrofluorocarbon-23 (CHF₃) (tonne CO₂-e) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Hydrofluorocarbon-32 (CH₂F₂) (tonne CO₂-e) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sulphur hexafluoride (SF₆) (tonne CO₂-e) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Nitrogen trifluoride (NF₃) (tonne CO₂-e) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Perfluoromethane (CF₄) (tonne CO₂-e) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Perfluoroethane (C₂F₆) (tonne CO₂-e) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Perfluorobutane (C₄F₁₀) (tonne CO₂-e) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Perfluorohexane (C₆F₁₄) (tonne CO₂-e) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| The total amount of gross global Scope 1 GHG emissions (CO₂-e) (tonne) | 104.79 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 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% | |||||||||||||||||||
| The entity shall discuss its long-term and short-term strategy or plan to manage its Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. |
Red Pine is an early exploration stage company with emissions mainly from light passenger vehicles, camp power generators and contracted drill rigs. We do not have any production assets and as such only emit small amounts and are diligent to maintain this standard. Red Pine is in the process of developing GHG Scope 1 emissions targets both internally and for our contractors. |
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| Air Emissions | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Report emissions of air pollutants that are released into the atmosphere: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Emissions of carbon monoxide, reported as CO (tonne) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx), reported as NOx (tonne) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Emissions of oxides of sulphur (SOx), reported as SOx (tonne) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Emissions of Particulate Matter 10 micrometres or less in diameter (PM₁₀), reported as PM₁₀ (tonne) |
0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Emissions of lead and lead compounds, reported as Pb (tonne) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Emissions of mercury and mercury compounds, reported as Hg (tonne) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Emissions of non-methane Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) (tonne) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Energy Management | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total energy consumed in aggregate, in gigajoules (GJ) (hydrocarbons and electricity) | 6294 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage energy consumed that was supplied by grid electricity: | 0.5556% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of energy consumed that is renewable energy: | 40.3877% | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Water Management | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Disclose the amount of water that was withdrawn from freshwater sources (in thousands of cubic meters): | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Disclose the amount of water that was consumed in its operations (in thousands of cubic meters) | 1.189 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Was your organization subject to any fines, enforcement orders, and/or other penalties for water-related regulatory violations | No | |||||||||||||||||||
| 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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| Spending on Research, Development, and Technologies for waste management compliance and improvement | Not applicable | |||||||||||||||||||
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Red Pine is an exploration company and therefore Research & Development on waste management is not applicable to our core business. We are in full compliance with the Municipality of Wawa's waste management permits as well as the province of Ontario's waste management permits. |
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| Biodiversity | ||||||||||||||||||||
| List the environmental and biodivirsity management plan(s) implemented at active sites |
Red Pine Exploration is currently in the process of completing a Mine Closure Plan ("Plan"). Under this Closure Plan we are in the monitoring stage of Vegetation and Lake Biodiversity. |
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The current Wawa Gold Project is a brownfield site with 8 historic gold mines on the property dating back to the late 1800's. The Plan was in place when Red Pine Exploration Inc. acquired the property. As the property is a brownfield site, we are in the monitoring stage of Biodiversity management which can be found in the current Plan under the following headings: 1. Revegetation 2. Surface and Ground Water 3. Aquatic Plant and Animal Life The full details of these items can be viewed on the link below, in Red Pine Exploration's current 43-101 under section 4.4. RPX 43-101 August 2021 |
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| 1.1 Mine lifecycle stages to which the plan(s) apply | Exploration and appraisal | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1.2 The topics addressed by the plan(s) |
• Ecological and biodiversity impacts • Waste generation • Discharges to water |
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| 1.3 The underlying references for its plan(s), including whether they are codes, guidelines, standards, or regulations; whether they were developed by the entity, an industry organization, a third-party organization (e.g., a non-governmental organization, a governmental agency, or some combination of these groups) |
The Plan was developed by a third party non- government organization, which was approved by the Government of Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, Mineral Development and Lands Branch. |
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| Does access to the site involve traversing a protected area | No | |||||||||||||||||||
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The property can be accessed by driving 2 km east on Highway 101 from Wawa and then turning south onto Surluga Road using a 2- wheel drive vehicle. During the winter months, the main access road to the property from Highway 101 is plowed. Areas off the main road can be accessed by snowmobiles and ATVs. The Surluga road is a private road owned by Red Pine Exploration. |
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| Do any of the entities concessions share a watershed with a protected area | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
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The Wawa Gold Project is located in the Michipicoten River - Magpie River watershed, which contains the Michipicoten Provincial Park. This is a protected Ontario Provincial Park in Canada, which is protected on a Cultural Heritage basis, and is not considered a sensitive area for Flora and Fauna. |
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| Provide context and description of site access involving traversing protected areas, and/or watersheds shared with a protected area. Include reference to measures in place to assure access, any proactive programs to support the biodiversity of the protected area, and any formal complaints or compliance issues and related steps to resolve |
The property can be accessed by driving 2 km east on Highway 101 from Wawa and then turning south onto Surluga Road using a 2- wheel drive vehicle. No sensitive or protected areas need to be crossed to access the property. |
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| Site Access Facing East | Site Access Facing West | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Employment | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Scale of the Organization | ||||||||||||||||||||
| i. Report the total number of direct employees worldwide (exclude contractors) | 19 | |||||||||||||||||||
| ii. Report the total number of contract employees worldwide | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| ii. Report the total number of operations | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Employee Information | ||||||||||||||||||||
| a. Report the total number of direct employees by employment type (permanent and temporary), by gender: | 19 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of permanent employees - female | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of temporary employees - female | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of permanent employees - male | 12 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of temporary employees - male | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of permanent employees - Non-binary | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of temporary employees - Non-binary | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| a. Report the total number of contractors by employment type (permanent and temporary), by gender: | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of permanent contractors - female | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of temporary contractors - female | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of permanent contractors - male | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of temporary contractors - male | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of permanent contractors - Non-binary | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of temporary contractors - Non-binary | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| c. Report the total number of employees by employment type (full-time and part-time), by gender: | 19 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of full-time employees - female | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of part-time employees - female | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of full-time employees - male | 12 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of part-time employees - male | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of full-time employees - Non-binary | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of part-time employees - Non-binary | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| c. Report the total number of contractors by employment type (full-time and part-time), by gender: | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of full-time contractors - female | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of part-time contractors - female | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of full-time contractors - male | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of part-time contractors - male | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of full-time contractors - Non-binary | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of part-time contractors - Non-binary | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Turnover | ||||||||||||||||||||
| b. Report the total number and rate of employee turnover during the reporting period, by age group, and gender | ||||||||||||||||||||
| All Employees: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rate of turnover | 5.7143% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Female employees: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rate of turnover | 20.0000% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Male employees: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rate of turnover | 0.0000% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-binary employees: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rate of turnover | Does Not Apply | |||||||||||||||||||
| Employees aged 30 years old and under: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rate of turnover | 5.7143% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Employees aged between 30 and 50 years old: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rate of turnover | Does Not Apply | |||||||||||||||||||
| Employees over 50 years old: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of turnover (the number that left during the period) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rate of turnover | Does Not Apply | |||||||||||||||||||
| Identify types of employees captured in the turnover rate calculations | Full-Time-Equivalent only | |||||||||||||||||||
| Labour Relations | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Collective Bargaining Agreements | ||||||||||||||||||||
| a. Percentage of total direct employees covered by collective bargaining agreements: | Does Not Apply | |||||||||||||||||||
| Notice Periods | ||||||||||||||||||||
| a. 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 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| b. If your organization is subject to collective bargaining agreements, is the notice period and provisions for consultation and negotiation specified in those agreements | No | |||||||||||||||||||
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| a. For all employees: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| i. Total Hours Worked | 45000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| ii. Number of fatalities as a result of work-related injury | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rate of fatalities resulting from work-related injury. Note: calculating per 200,000 hours | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| iii. Number of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rate of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| iv. Number of recordable work-related injuries | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rate of recordable work-related injuries | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| v. Main types of work-related injury, e.g., confined space, trips, falls, etc. |
There were no fatalities, high-consequence work-related injuries or recordable work- related injuries in 2021. |
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| i. Total Hours Worked | 15000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| ii. Number of fatalities as a result of work-related injury | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rate of fatalities resulting from work-related injury. Note: calculating per 200,000 hours | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| iii. Number of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rate of high-consequence work-related injuries (excluding fatalities) | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| iv. Number of recordable work-related injuries | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rate of recordable work-related injuries | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| v. Main types of work-related injury, e.g., confined space, trips, falls, etc. |
There were no fatalities, high-consequence work-related injuries or recordable work- related injuries in 2021. |
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c. Combined (Employees and Contractors): |
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| Total Hours Worked | 60000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total number of all work-related injuries | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rate of work-related injuries | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| c. Report the work-related hazards that pose a risk of high-consequence injury, including: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| i. How have these hazards been determined |
Internal identification of high-risk activities and equipment which could cause serious harm and injuries. This assessment was conducted by the HSE team. |
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ii. Which of these hazards have caused or contributed to high-consequence injuries during the reporting period |
None. | |||||||||||||||||||
| iii. Actions taken or underway to eliminate these hazards and minimize risks using the hierarchy of controls |
Daily inspections and reports, training of personnel, and proactively identifying risks of workload demand and capacity. |
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| d. Report on actions taken or underway to eliminate other work-related hazards and minimize risks using the hierarchy of controls |
Daily site inspection reports are recorded and filed for record keeping. Equipment inspection reports are also compiled daily. |
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| f. 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 have been excluded. | |||||||||||||||||||
| g. Disclose any contextual information necessary to understand how the data have been compiled, i.e., any standards, methodologies, and assumptions used | No contextual information necessary. | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Disclose the average number of training hours provided to its workforce for health, safety, and emergency management training. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Average hours of health, safety, and emergency response training for (a) full-time/direct employees: | 14.47 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Average hours of health, safety, and emergency response training for (b) contract employees: | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diversity and Equal Opportunity | ||||||||||||||||||||
| b. Report the percentage of employees per employee category in each of the following diversity categories | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior Management: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Senior Managers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent Male | 80.0000% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent Female | 20.0000% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent Non-Binary | 0.0000% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent under 30 years of age | 0.0000% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent between 30 and 50 years of age | 40.0000% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent over 50 years of age | 60.0000% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Salaried (excluding Senior Management): | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Middle Managers | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent Male | 63.6364% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent Female | 36.3636% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent Non-Binary | 0.0000% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent under 30 years of age | 72.7273% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent between 30 and 50 years of age | 27.2727% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent over 50 years of age | 27.2727% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Technical Employees (skilled hourly): | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Technical Employees | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent Male | 45.4545% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent Female | 54.5455% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent Non-Binary | 0.0000% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent under 30 years of age | 63.6364% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent between 30 and 50 years of age | 27.2727% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent over 50 years of age | 27.2727% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Production Employees (unskilled hourly): | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Production Employees | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent Male | Does Not Apply | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent Female | Does Not Apply | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent Non-Binary | Does Not Apply | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent under 30 years of age | Does Not Apply | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent between 30 and 50 years of age | Does Not Apply | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Total Contractors | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent Male | 50.0000% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent Female | 50.0000% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent Non-Binary | 0.0000% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent under 30 years of age | 0.0000% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent between 30 and 50 years of age | 16.6667% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percent over 50 years of age | 66.6667% | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Identify the countries of operations within the World Bank's list of “Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations” | None | |||||||||||||||||||
| The total amount of proved reserves | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of probable reserves that are located in or near areas of active conflict: | Does Not Apply | |||||||||||||||||||
| The total amount of probable reserves | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of inferred, indicated and measured reserves that are located in or near areas of active conflict: | Does Not Apply | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total amount of inferred, indicated and/or measured reserves | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of proved reserves that are located in or near areas that are considered to be indigenous peoples’ land: | Does Not Apply | |||||||||||||||||||
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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: | 100.0000% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total amount of inferred, indicated and measured reserves | 700000 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Describe due diligence practices and procedures with respect to indigenous rights of communities in which it operates or intends to operate |
Please see attached the due diligence practices and procedures. |
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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): | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of company operating sites where artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) takes place on, or adjacent to, the site | Does Not Apply | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Report on community relations programs, objectives and achievements in the past 3 years | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Our objective is to develop a mutually beneficial and respectful relationship with local communities within the direct area of interest (DAI) of the mineral concessions in Wawa . By working with the communities, landowners, and government, we strive for the mutual recognition of the rights of these parties as a means of empowering each one to play a core role in planning and implementing a strategy for achieving an economically sustainable future for the region. |
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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 |
Red Pine, with the support of the Ontario Government, implemented a COVID-19 Protocol during 2020 for all staff and contract workers. Please see the document attached. Red Pine understands that there are many opportunities for the company to help the local community. Although we are a junior exploration company with limitations on funding for community programs, we are actively looking for meaningful and socially responsible ways to collaborate with the community of Wawa, our local stakeholders and First Nations Communities. |
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| Disclose the total number of site shutdowns or project delays due to non-technical factors. | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Disclose the total aggregate duration (in days) of site shutdowns or project delays due to non-technical factors. | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Red Pine Exploration’s Board of Directors is responsible for the strategic supervision and direction of The Company. The Board is composed of 6 directors, each with a specific and strategic level of expertise beneficial to the business of the Company. The Board has determined that a majority of the Directors will be “independent” as defined by applicable Canadian laws and regulations as well as the rules of relevant stock exchanges. The CEO is appointed by the Board and tasked with achieving the strategic objectives of the company and its operational priorities. |
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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. |
Red Pine's Technical Committee mandate is to assist the Board of Directors of the Company in reviewing its oversight responsibilities with respect to: a) Technical matters relating to exploration, development and permitting of the Corporation’s exploration and development activities; b) Review Resource and Reserve information on the Corporation’s properties; and, c) Monitoring of systems for managing health and safety, environmental and risk management matters. |
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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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| b. Report whether position holders report directly to the highest governance body or CEO |
CEO Quentin Yarie is responsible for all economic, environmental and social topics and tasked with reporting to the Board of Directors, including its Technical Committee. |
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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 |
CEO Quentin Yarie is responsible for all economic, environmental and social topics and tasked with reporting to the Board of Directors, including its Technical Committee. |
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Number of executive members |
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| Number of non-executive members | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Number of independent members | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less than 3 years | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3-6 years | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 6-9 years | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| More than 10 years | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Lists of each individual’s other significant positions and commitments, and the nature of the commitments, e.g., other boards and executive positions |
Six of our board directors hold significant positions and commitments in other organizations as disclosed in the link below. |
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| Number of Male governance body members | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Number of Female governance body members | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Number of members from under-represented social groups | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Description of competencies relating to economic, environmental, and social topics |
Please see attached document for a description of the ESG competencies of the board. |
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| Description of stakeholder representation |
Red Pine is a Canadian exploration and development company. Its stakeholder representation consists of employees and contractors, service suppliers, local community supply and services, and our shareholders and providers of capital. |
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| If available, provide a link to the entity's Board Diversity Policy Statement or attach the related document | Please see attached Board Diversity Policy | |||||||||||||||||||
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| a. Is the chair of the highest governance body also an executive officer in the organization | No | |||||||||||||||||||
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| a. Report the processes for the highest governance body to ensure conflicts of interest are avoided and managed, e.g., list procedures |
Directors, officers, employees and any consultants must notify the Chair of the Audit Committee of the existence of any actual or potential conflict of interest for the purpose of developing a means for the ethical handling of that situation. |
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| b. Report whether conflicts of interest are disclosed to stakeholders, including, as a minimum: | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
| i. Cross-board membership | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
| ii. Cross-shareholding with suppliers and other stakeholders | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
| iii. Existence of controlling shareholder | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
| iv.Related third party disclosures | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
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| a. 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 |
Management and The Board of Red Pine are in the process of reviewing existing policies and updating them for the 2022 report. |
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| a. 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 Management and Board of Red Pine Exploration are in the process of reviewing existing policies and developing appropriate reference to updating these policies and procedures. |
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| d. Report the actions taken in response to evaluation of the highest governance body’s performance with respect to governance of economic, environmental, and social topics, including, as a minimum, changes in membership and organizational practice, (response to external evaluations) |
The Company is currently developing a more comprehensive ESG strategy. |
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| a. Report the highest governance body’s role in identifying and managing economic, environmental, and social topics and their impacts, risks, and opportunities – including its role in the implementation of due diligence processes, (committee roles) |
At present, Red Pine's CEO and senior management team reports to the board on economic, environmental and social topics. The Company is currently establishing a formal process of due diligence with appropriate incorporation of ESG related matters. |
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| b. Is stakeholder consultation used to support the highest governance body’s identification and management of economic, environmental, and social topics and their impacts, risks, and opportunities, and if delegated, explain how | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
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Economic, environmental and social impacts, risks and opportunities are handled by the management team reporting directly to the CEO. |
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| b. Report how performance criteria in the remuneration policies relate to the highest governance body’s and senior executives’ objectives for economic, environmental, and social topics |
Red Pine has linked a portion of its management bonus to its Health and Safety performance. |
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| a. How are stakeholders’ views sought and taken into account regarding remuneration |
Red Pine's Compensation Committee is tasked with reviewing compensation policies and practices. The Company may request to meet separately with compensation consultants or stakeholders as a means to seek out external views regarding remuneration. |
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| b. If applicable, report the results of votes on remuneration policies and proposals |
The Company does not have the practice of allowing shareholders to vote on executive compensation at this time. |
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| Describe the management system and due diligence procedures for assessing and managing corruption and bribery risks internally and associated with business partners in its value chain. |
Red Pine Exploration's Board and Audit Committee have established the standards of business conduct contained in the Code of Conduct and Ethics and oversee its compliance. |
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The Chair of the Audit Committee ensures adherence to the Code. Directors, officers, employees and consultants are required to report in writing, any known or suspected violations of laws, governmental regulations or this Code to the Chair of the Audit Committee of our Board. The Chair of the Audit Committee or his/her designee will investigate any reported violations and, if warranted, will determine an appropriate response, including corrective action and preventative measures, involving the Chair of the Audit Committee or Chief Executive Officer when required. All reports will be treated confidentially to every extent possible. We do not permit any retaliation against a director, officer, employee or consultant who acts in good faith in reporting any violation. Code of Conduct and Ethics Disclosure Policy Whistleblower Policy |
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| Report net production from activities located in the countries with the 20 lowest rankings in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) (Saleable tonne): | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| e. Total number and percentage of employees that have received training on anti-corruption, broken down by employee category and region: | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Red Pine Exploration does not currently provide formal anti-corruption training to its 13 employees worldwide. The company will be reviewing this issue as part of the development of its ESG strategy. |
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a. Describe the approach to stakeholder engagement and management of stakeholder concerns related to tax, including: |
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| i. The approach to engagement with tax authorities |
Red Pine complies with its quarterly and annual tax filing requirements. |
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| ii. The approach to public policy advocacy on tax | Red Pine does not engage in tax advocacy. | |||||||||||||||||||
| iii. the processes for collecting and considering the views and concerns of stakeholders, including external stakeholders |
Red Pine publishes financial statements and contact information for external stakeholder comments. |
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| Oversight | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Is there board-level oversight of climate-related issues within your organization | No and we do not currently plan to do so | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Provide the highest management-level position(s) or committee(s) with responsibility for climate-related issues: | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Nature of primary responsibility |
Both assessing and managing climate-related risks and opportunities |
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| Frequency of reporting to the board on climate-related issues | As important matters arise | |||||||||||||||||||
| Incentives | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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| Does your organization have a process for identifying, assessing, and responding to climate-related risks and opportunities |
No - Important but not an immediate business priority |
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At this stage in our operations, we have identified only a small number of climate-relate risks and opportunities. |
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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 | No - Not yet evaluated | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 |
Yes, we have identified opportunities but are unable to realize them |
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In 2021, Red Pine identified the opportunity to transition camp energy generation from diesel to the electrical grid (renewable resources). The company will continue to evaluate the cost feasibility of this opportunity in 2022. |
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| Have climate-related risks and opportunities influenced your organization’s strategy and/or financial planning | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||
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In 2021, Red Pine with respect to moving the camp energy from diesel to electrical. The company will continue to evaluate the cost feasibility of this opportunity in 2022. |
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| Rate the importance (current and future) of freshwater quality and quantity to the success of your business: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Direct use importance rating | Important | |||||||||||||||||||
| Indirect use importance rating | Important | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rate the importance (current and future) of sufficient quantity of recycled, brackish and/or produced water for the success of your business: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Direct use importance rating | Have not evaluated | |||||||||||||||||||
| Indirect use importance rating | Have not evaluated | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Does your organization undertake a water-related risk assessment | Yes, water-related risks are assessed | |||||||||||||||||||
| Select the options that best describe your procedures for identifying and assessing water-related risks: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| i. Coverage | Full | |||||||||||||||||||
| ii. Risk Assessment Procedure |
Water risks are assessed in an environmental risk assessment |
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| iii. frequency of Risk Assessment | Annually | |||||||||||||||||||
| iv. How far into the future are risks considered | 1 to 3 years | |||||||||||||||||||
| Have you identified any inherent water-related risks with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impact on operations | No | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Have you identified any water-related opportunities with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impact on your business | No | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Provide the highest management-level position(s) or committee(s) with responsibility for water-related issues | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Policy | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Does your organization have a documented water policy |
No, but we plan to develop one within the next 2 years |
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| Select the options that best describe the scope and content of your organizations' water policy | Not applicable | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Frequency of reporting to the board on water-related issues | As important matters arise | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Do you provide incentives to C-suite employees or board members for the management of water-related issues |
No, and we do not plan to introduce them in the next two years |
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| Are water-related issues integrated into any aspects of your long-term strategic business plan: |
No, water-related issues were not reviewed and there are no plans to do so |
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At this time Red Pine does not consider water- related issues to be material based on is current activities. |
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