COMPANY OVERVIEW
Blue Heron was established in 2004 with the interest of providing practical assistance to resource-based companies. Through experience gained from extensive work in the environmental field, Blue Heron staff are equipped provide assistance for all aspects of environmental management for your facility.
From grass roots site risk assessments to full development and implementation of certifiable integrated Environmental, Health and Safety Management Systems, Blue Heron can provide the level of service your organization requires.
APPROACH
Blue Heron’s staff have years of experience working in the environmental field, primarily in the mining industry.
The company offers a wide array of specialized expertise to support organizations’ environmental needs. We offer a practical approach to our projects, based on our experience working for and with our mining clients.
We are also well known in Ontario for our mining environmental professional workshops and our Indigenous Environmental Monitor training.
Our experienced staff provide hands-on, pragmatic assistance to mining clients to obtain their required permits, manage compliance with regulatory requirements, and implement risk management programs that are value-added for the company.
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Head Office: Timmins, Ontario Satellite Offices: Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Ottawa, Sault Ste-Marie, Ontario
Select clients: Glencore Canada, Newmont, DeBeers, Alamos Gold, Agnico, Kirkland Lake Gold, McEwen, Pan American Silver, Wesdome, Ontario Mining Association (OMA)
Select current projects:
- New Mine permitting strategies and permit management
- Mine development baseline studies
- Mine closure plans
- Indigenous consultation and training
- Development of Ontario Mine Closure Plan Guidance Document for OMA
MAIN AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Practical mine permitting/permitting strategies
- Biophysical studies / baseline studies
- Environmental training, specific to mining industry
- Indigenous consultation and liaison between mining companies and Indigenous communities
- Mining Environmental Management System Development
- Environmental Auditing
- Environmental field monitoring
WHY US?
- Practical approach to managing environmental risks and compliance
- Extensive experience in environmental management in mining, particularly in Ontario
Potential Opportunities with Sponsor Companies
- Permitting strategies
- Experienced senior environmental advisors and technical team to assist with startup, operation and closure strategies
- Training and mentoring staff
- Assistance with Indigenous Consultation efforts
