PLAN ACCESS
Use existing access where practical and consider terrain, ground conditions and potential disturbance when planning field movement.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
Explore Carefully.
Leave Less Behind.
Responsible mineral exploration requires practical consideration of land, water, wildlife, access and disturbance throughout the planning and execution of field activities.
OUR APPROACH
Environmental Responsibility
Starts with Planning.
Early-stage mineral exploration generally involves a different environmental footprint than mine development, but field activities can still affect land, vegetation, water, wildlife and other environmental values.
BARIN Mineral considers environmental conditions and potential disturbance when planning exploration activities and seeks to use practical approaches appropriate to the nature and scale of the work.
THE OBJECTIVE IS STRAIGHTFORWARDConduct the exploration work needed to test geological ideas while avoiding unnecessary disturbance.
IN THE FIELD
Small Decisions
Matter in Exploration.
MINIMIZE DISTURBANCE
Limit unnecessary disturbance associated with sampling, field access and exploration activities.
PROTECT WATER
Consider streams, wetlands, drainage and other water-related features when planning and conducting fieldwork.
MANAGE WASTE
Remove field waste and manage materials appropriately according to the nature of the activity.
RESPECT WILDLIFE
Consider wildlife, habitat and seasonal field conditions when planning exploration activities.
RECLAIM DISTURBANCE
Where exploration activities create disturbance requiring restoration, address applicable reclamation responsibilities.
EARLY-STAGE EXPLORATION
Match the Activity
to the Geological Question.
Not every geological question requires intensive ground disturbance.
Where practical, BARIN Mineral supports a staged approach that begins with existing information and lower-disturbance exploration methods before considering more intensive activities.
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DESKTOP REVIEW
Historical reports, geological information, geochemistry, geophysics and spatial data.
02↓
FIELD OBSERVATION
Prospecting, geological observations and ground verification.
03↓
SURFACE SAMPLING
Targeted soil, rock, stream sediment or other appropriate geochemical sampling.
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ADVANCED EXPLORATION
More intensive exploration activities may be considered where geological evidence provides sufficient justification and applicable requirements are addressed.
Exploration intensity should increase only when the geological evidence justifies the next test.
FIELD PRACTICE
Collect the Evidence.
Respect the Site.
Geochemical sampling and geological fieldwork are important components of early-stage exploration.
Sampling locations and methods should be selected with consideration for the geological objective, site conditions, safety, environmental sensitivity and applicable requirements.
Where practical, field teams should minimize unnecessary vegetation disturbance, manage excavated material appropriately and leave sampling locations in a stable condition after work is completed.
EXPLORATION SERVICES →LAND & WATER
Understand the
Ground You Work On.
Access routes, streams, wetlands, drainage, vegetation, terrain and seasonal ground conditions can influence both the environmental impact and operational safety of exploration programs.
These considerations should be incorporated into field planning before activities begin and revisited as conditions change.
LAND
Terrain, vegetation, soil disturbance and access.
WATER
Streams, wetlands, drainage and water-sensitive areas.
SEASON
Weather, ground conditions, wildfire conditions and seasonal environmental considerations.
FIELD MANAGEMENT
Prevent Problems
Before They Occur.
Field programs may involve vehicles, equipment, fuels, lubricants, sampling materials and other supplies.
Appropriate storage, handling, transportation and waste-management practices help reduce avoidable environmental incidents.
Field planning should consider spill prevention, emergency response and the appropriate management or removal of waste generated during exploration activities.
RECLAMATION
Exploration Includes
Responsibility After the Work.
Where exploration activities disturb the land, applicable reclamation requirements form part of responsible project planning.
The nature of reclamation depends on the type and scale of activity, site conditions and applicable regulatory requirements.
BARIN Mineral considers reclamation obligations as exploration programs are planned and advanced.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Work Within
Applicable Requirements.
Mineral exploration in British Columbia is subject to applicable environmental, land-use, permitting and reclamation requirements.
The regulatory requirements applicable to an exploration program depend on the location, nature and intensity of proposed activities.
Mechanized exploration activities may require authorization under the Mines Act, including an approved Notice of Work, together with other project-specific authorizations.
BARIN Mineral is responsible for understanding and complying with requirements applicable to its exploration activities and for obtaining required authorizations before undertaking activities that require them.
FIELD CONDITIONS
Safety and Environmental
Awareness Work Together.
Environmental conditions can also affect field safety.
Terrain, weather, wildfire conditions, wildlife, water crossings, remote access and changing ground conditions should be considered when planning and conducting exploration activities.
Field programs should incorporate appropriate safety planning, communication, personal protective equipment and emergency preparedness according to project conditions.
OUR DIRECTION
Learn from
Every Field Program.
BARIN Mineral is developing its exploration practices as the company and its projects grow.
Our objective is to continuously improve how environmental considerations are incorporated into field planning, exploration decisions and project execution.
Practical experience, regulatory requirements and project-specific conditions will continue to inform that approach.
RESPONSIBLE EXPLORATION
Land, Environment
and People Are Connected.
Environmental responsibility is closely connected with land use, Indigenous rights and interests, local communities and the broader context in which mineral exploration occurs.
INDIGENOUS & LOCAL ENGAGEMENT →CONNECT WITH BARIN
Questions About
Our Exploration Approach?
For inquiries regarding BARIN Mineral’s exploration activities, environmental approach or project planning, please contact us.
CONTACT BARIN ↗info@barinmineral.com