23 July 2003, Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)
The PDAC developed the e3 Environmental Excellence in Exploration program in partnership with a consortium of leading mining companies to encourage environmental stewardship and community engagement during the exploration stage of resource development. e3 is an online reference (e-manual) of good practices in exploration, along with guidelines for their implementation, that were compiled and produced for the global exploration community, its contractors and sub-contractors.
The PDAC continues to promote the initiative through annual awards for environmental excellence. The e3 Internet-based toolkit offers leading examples of environment and social responsibility in the minerals industry, and provides users with field-proven practical guidelines on exploration activities, community engagement and environmental practices. As of January 2007, the site had attracted close to 1,700 registered users from more than 40 countries. The e-manual is available in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.
More information about e3 is available from the PDAC at its website, or at the e3 website.
