Environment
Redton subscribed to Principle 7 of the e3 PLUS Framework: for Responsible Exploration: "Protect the Environment". (See update below.)
UPDATE: In March 2024 the PDAC has updated and rebranded their e3 PLUS Framework to DRE (Driving Responsible Exploration). Redton will review DRE and almost certainly subscribe to its principles.
In 2021 Redton commissioned a wildlife assessment report on Nation Mountain which focused primarily on caibou and which was made available to all interested parties. Its recommnedations appropriate for the scale of Redton's activies on the property have been implemented, in particular limiting helicopter overflight untill after the 15th of July.
Redton is concerned about the impact of forestry clear-cuts on the environment in which it operates (see the satellite image overlays below). Redton believes that mining revenues, which would be shared with local communities should a mine result from Redton's exploration work, could be used to mitigate damage caused by clear-cuts.
Safety
Redton subscribes to Principle 8 of the e3 PLUS Framework: "Safeguard the Health and Safety of Workers and the Local Population". (See update below.)
UPDATE: In March 2024 the PDAC has updated and rebranded their e3 PLUS Framework to DRE (Driving Responsible Exploration). Redton will review DRE and almost certainly subscribe to its principles.
Since most of the work conducted on the Heath Falcon property has been conducted by contractors, as is common practice in BC, Redton ensures that its contractors adhere to high, auditable, standards of safety. Redton management make regular visits to field operations to ensure that safety standards are upheld, and participates acitively in contractor risk management meetings, both before and after field seasons.
Redton also makes regular reference to safety tools and references provided by AMEBC.
Social
Redton operates in the traditional territories of the Nak'azdli, Takla and McLeod Lake Indian Band First Nations, with its closest town being Fort St James.
Redton is in regular constructive communication with all three of the First Nations within whose traditional territories its claims lie, as well as with various service and supplies providers in Fort St James and Prince George.
Redton is committed to preserving the archaeological history of the region within which it operates.
Governance
Redton subscribes to Principle 1 of the e3 PLUS Framework: "Adopt Responsible Governance and Management" (See update below.)
UPDATE: In March 2024 the PDAC has updated and rebranded their e3 PLUS Framework to DRE (Driving Responsible Exploration).
Redton will review DRE and almost certainly subscribe to its principles.Redton Resources Inc. is an active member of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada and subscribes to its e3 PLUS Framework for Responsible Exploration, the first principle of which relates to responsible governance and management.
The new DRE framework and tools are described in the PDAC's Winter 2024 issue of their CORE magazine.
Comparions of Clear-Cuts in the Heath Falcon Area (2005 - 2020)
Slide the white line to left and right to compare the extent of clear cuts in the Redton claims area in 2005 (left satellite image) and 2020 (right satellite image).
