Awards
OSISKO RECOGNIZED FOR STRONG SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE
Osisko Mining Corporation ("Osisko", OSK:TSX, EWX: Deutsche Boerse) is pleased to report that it has recently been granted two awards recognizing the positive impacts of the Canadian Malartic Project.
AEMQ 2008 e3 Award
The Association de l'exploration minière du Québec ("AEMQ") presented Osisko with the e3 Award (environmental excellence in exploration) which recognizes the Corporation's high level of environmental and social responsibilities as well as its conformity to the e3 best practices developed for exploration activities by the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada ("PDAC").
The AEMQ recognized Osisko for its efforts in mitigating the impact of the Canadian Malartic Project on the surrounding population, its implication in community development as an important partner to the citizens of Malartic, and the creation of the Fonds Essor Malartic Osisko to financially support local initiatives that will improve the quality of life of the residents of Malartic. In accepting this award, Osisko acknowledges the efforts and commitment of Cygnus Consulting Inc. of Montreal, who have been managing and executing the Canadian Malartic exploration program on behalf of Osisko since 2005.
2008 Chamber of Commerce Rouyn-Noranda Extra Award
At its recent Annual Awards Banquet, the Chamber of Commerce of Rouyn-Noranda presented Osisko with its 2008 Extra Award for the economic impact of the Canadian Malartic Project in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region.
Sean Roosen, President and CEO, commented: "We are extremely proud of these awards which recognize our positive approach to sustainability, and in particular to the residents of Malartic and surrounding communities. Osisko continues to ensure that Malartic and the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region gain significant benefits from the development of the world class Canadian Malartic Project. We share these awards with the residents and Town Council of Malartic".
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Bill Dennis Prospector of the Year AwardPDAC 2007
Bill Dennis Prospector of the Year »
Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada has selected Osisko to receive the 2007 Bill Dennis Prospector of the Year Award.
Prospector of the Year 2006AEMQ 2006
Prospector of the Year »
In 2006, Osisko management received the prestigious « Prospector of the Year », awarded by the Association de l'Exploration Minière du Québec (AEMQ).