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  • Reminder of the Community Support Program's areas of involvement

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    Nearly a year has gone by since we established our Community Support Program, and we can report that our team is thrilled by the popularity and positive impact of the program on the communities concerned.

    Although Yamana Gold supports causes in several fields, the program focuses primarily on three priority areas where its contributions can be a lever for positive community change:

    • Indigenous communities and organizations
    • The neighbourhood and immediate area
    • Diversity and inclusion

    Dozens of causes, events and organizations working on behalf of vulnerable groups and increasing the participation of individuals that have been traditionally underrepresented in social, economic and environmental development have received guidance and support throughout the past year.

    For applicants young and old, social or environmental initiatives, neighbourhood or local projects, the benefits have been many!

    Regardless of the type of support or the size of the contributions, Yamana recognizes its commitment to inclusion and the importance of diversity when it comes to cultural and geographic origins, age, skills, experience and gender. By celebrating cultures, traditions, wellbeing and sustainable development in a variety of possible areas, the program's primary aim is to help create resilient communities that will thrive beyond the mine.

    The selection committee that receives and studies applications is eager to build on the experiences of recent months to further develop its community support program in 2023. Each application received is carefully examined against the award criteria set out in the program.

    For further discussion, feel free to drop by our community relations office at 14 rue d’Évain in Évain.

  • QMA Distinction Award for Community Relations

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    The Yamana Gold team is very pleased to announce that the company was recognized with a Distinction Award from the Quebec Mining Association (QMA) in the “Community Relations” category, at its annual convention held on June 9, 2022.

    This award recognizes the work done around our drilling program and the innovative approach to community relations: adapting to the environment, rather than expecting the environment to adapt to our operations. Silence on fore! Is a good example of this approach.

    Above all, we want to mention the valuable contributions and ongoing support of our partners, the neighbouring community, our Task Force and, of course, our service providers as we develop the project. With your involvement, feedback, ideas and questions, you’ve helped us push our limits and adapt our practices to achieve the objective of harmonious coexistence.

    We will continue to focus on matching and defining industry best practices in community relations.

  • Wasamac project a finalist for the QMA Distinction Award

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    Yamana Gold is proud of its nomination for Silence on fore! in the Community Relations category



    This announcement is recognition for the work we have done and our different approach to community relations: adapting to the environment, rather than asking the environment to adapt to our operations.

    Silence on fore! is an excellent example. Since the acquisition of the property in 2021, the Yamana Gold team has been attentive to the neighbourhood’s needs, taking preventive measures to avoid potential impacts and fostering a harmonious co-existence with residents.

    We also, and above all, owe this nomination to community participation. Thanks to the input of local residents, we were able to completely review our drilling practices in inhabited areas and enact new standards for noise reduction in urban environments. This is a real revolution in the world of drilling, enabling us to limit perceptible noise by at least 50%. For all this, we thank you all!

    The winners will be announced on June 9 at the annual convention of the Quebec Mining Association.


  • May 11, 2021 - Yamana Gold is proud to support the construction of the Centre Aquatique de Rouyn-Noranda

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    As the Quebec governement announced on May 11th, there will be investments in facilities in the region, notably for the Centre aquatique de la Ville de Rouyn-Noranda. This funding, granted by Québec, is possible among other things because of the financial participation of Yamana Gold, which supports the project as an executive and exclusive partner, by offering a $2M financial compensation.

    At WASAMAC, we hold the view that the construction of an aquatic center in Rouyn-Noranda will contribute to the vitality of the territory and the quality of life of its residents.

    After all, the lack of adapted pools to the needs of rouynorandians is obvious. This project represents a solution to this challenge and it will make a difference in the lives of over 43,000 people (youths, families, seniors, athletes, etc.).

    We are happy and proud to associate to this structuring project, which falls in our desire to be a leverage for positive change for the collectivity in a perspective of sustainability.

    The WASAMAC project gives particular importance to humility, equity, audacity and family in its management philosophy. Our participation to the construction of the Centre aquatique de Rouyn-Noranda is consistent with the values and involvements that we embrace.

  • April 28, 2021 - Participation in Quebec Mining Week

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    Yamana Gold is proud to support Quebec Mining Week, which runs from April 26 to 30, 2021. The company has published a full-page ad in the special edition of Le Citoyen newspaper, outlining the company’s efforts around the Wasamac underground mining project – an innovative, inclusive project that is well integrated into its physical and human environment.

    The special insert can be found here:

    https://www.lecitoyenvaldoramos.com/archives-et-cahiers-speciaux/28-04-2021-semaine-miniere-2021(External link)

    Please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions about the Wasamac project.

    By phone: 1-833-510-0330

    By email: wasamac@yamana.com

    Through our online platform: www.consultationswasamac.com

  • April 22, 2021 - Yamana Gold is proud to support the Mining Innovation Zone (MIZ) of Rouyn-Noranda

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    Yamana is proud to support the Rouyn-Noranda Mining Innovation Zone (MIZ) project: the result of a process of reflection undertaken by players in various sectors, such as mining, education, business and culture. The ZIM makes human beings the priority in the transition to a new era of mining – one that is more sustainable and more in tune with its environment. We believe that this is a promising project for the community, one that will allow us to underscore the industry’s knowledge, resources and experience in mining, both nationally and internationally. The expertise and synergies developed within the MIZ will benefit both the community and the industry.

    Rouyn-Noranda's MIZ stands out because the mining industry is part of the city's DNA. In the context of a global energy transition that will involve the mineral sector and its critical and strategic mineral resources, the MIZ will be a key part of the solution that will allow Quebec to differentiate itself and make advances in sustainable development.

    To learn more about MIZ, please visit the following link:

    http://www.ville.rouyn-noranda.qc.ca/fr/page/zone-innovation-miniere/