Mineral exploration companies are encouraged to engage with communities at the early stages of exploration. However, companies that are looking to conduct more detailed exploration and eventually mining, are required to consult with communities and Indigenous governments and organizations.
This may involve written notification of proposed activities, meetings with the affected party (either over the phone or face-to-face), community public meetings, or even workshops conducted in the community.
The level of communication required is highly dependent on the size, scale, nature and stage of the project. In general, as a project advances, and potential impacts increase, more communication will be required with the surrounding communities.
Regardless of the communication approach, the goal is information sharing, between all parties involved in a project – communities, companies, and governments.
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