2414 Table 1- Tools for Engagement/Consultation and FPIC with Indigenous Nations for Mining Projects Engagement/Consultation FPIC Information-sharing Consultation Involvement (Impact & Benefit Management) Partnerships One-way communication where mining companies share information with Indigenous Nations Two-way communication, including informationsharing and seeking input Environmental and Social Monitoring Committees or similar governance structures, where Indigenous Nations participate overseeing the lifecycle of mining projects Indigenous Participation Plans, tool to maximize employment, contracting and community investment opportunities, and may include targets and KPIs. Impact and Benefit Agreements by which Indigenous Nations provide their consent to mining projects and usually include measures to minimize environmental impacts and maximize benefits, including payment of monetary compensation. Equity Partnerships where Indigenous Nations co-own or are shareholders in major projects Benefits-Sharing Arrangements, collaborative agreements that involve shared ownership and profits from specific projects and business ventures 4. AUSENCO BRIDGES PROGRAM Ausenco is a global consulting company that provides services to mining clients, including Integrated Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM), sustainability, consulting engineering, and operations and maintenance consulting. Ausenco has implemented its Building
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