TSX: G NYSE: GG
VANCOUVER, May 19, 2015 /CNW/ - GOLDCORP INC. (TSX: G,
NYSE: GG) announced today it has for the second consecutive
time been named to the semi-annual re-ranking of the NASDAQ OMX CRD
Global Sustainability Index. This listing ranks Goldcorp as one of
the top 100 companies in the world for its sustainability reporting
and performance. Goldcorp was recognized for taking a leadership
role in disclosing its carbon footprint, energy usage, water
consumption, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, employee safety,
workforce diversity, management composition and community
investing.
"We are proud to once again be recognized as a global leader for
our sustainable business practices," said Chuck Jeannes, Goldcorp's President and
CEO. "This ranking underscores Goldcorp's commitment to
responsible mining and to creating sustainable value for all of our
stakeholders. We appreciate being formally recognized by outside
organizations because it gives us external feedback that our
programs are fulfilling the goals we have set for our operations
world-wide and that our strategy is aligned with the concerns of
our stakeholders."
"We have taken important steps to improve transparency in our
reporting as well as linking our operational performance to our
strategic vision and goals, and it is gratifying to see those
efforts recognized," said Brent
Bergeron, Goldcorp's Executive Vice President, Corporate
Affairs & Sustainability.
The NASDAQ OMX CRD Global Sustainability Index is an
equally-weighted equity index that serves as a benchmark for stocks
of companies that are taking a leadership role in sustainability
performance reporting and are traded on a major U.S. stock
exchange. The Index is evaluated on a semi-annual basis in May and
November. For more information about the NASDAQ OMX CRD Global
Sustainability Index, including detailed eligibility criteria,
visit https://indexes.nasdaqomx.com/.
More information on Goldcorp's social, environmental and
economic performance can be found in the company's annual
sustainability report. The report is published as part of the
company's ongoing obligations as member of the International
Council on Mining and Metals and in accordance with its commitments
under the United Nations' Global Compact and the Voluntary
Principles on Security and Human Rights.
About Goldcorp
Goldcorp is one of the world's fastest growing gold
producers. Its low-cost gold production is located in stable
jurisdictions in the Americas and remains 100% unhedged.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements", within
the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 Section 21E of the United States Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Section 27A of the United States
Securities Act of 1933, as amended and applicable Canadian
securities legislation, concerning the business, operations and
financial performance and condition of Goldcorp Inc. ("Goldcorp").
Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to,
statements with respect to the future price of gold, silver,
copper, lead and zinc, the estimation of mineral reserves and
resources, the realization of mineral reserve estimates, the timing
and amount of estimated future production, costs of production,
capital expenditures, costs and timing of the development of new
deposits, success of exploration activities, permitting time lines,
hedging practices, currency exchange rate fluctuations,
requirements for additional capital, government regulation of
mining operations, environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation
expenses, timing and possible outcome of pending litigation, title
disputes or claims and limitations on insurance coverage.
Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by
the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects",
"is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates",
"forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", "believes" or variations of
such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events
or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken",
"occur" or "be achieved" or the negative connotation
thereof.
Forward-looking statements are made based upon certain
assumptions and other important factors that, if untrue, could
cause the actual results, performances or achievements of Goldcorp
to be materially different from future results, performances or
achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Such
statements and information are based on numerous assumptions
regarding present and future business strategies and the
environment in which Goldcorp will operate in the future, including
the price of gold, anticipated costs and ability to achieve goals.
Certain important factors that could cause actual results,
performances or achievements to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements include, among others, gold price
volatility, discrepancies between actual and estimated production,
mineral reserves and resources and metallurgical recoveries, mining
operational and development risks, litigation risks, regulatory
restrictions (including environmental regulatory restrictions and
liability), activities by governmental authorities (including
changes in taxation), currency fluctuations, the speculative nature
of gold exploration, the global economic climate, dilution, share
price volatility, competition, loss of key employees, additional
funding requirements and defective title to mineral claims or
property. Although Goldcorp has attempted to identify
important factors that could cause actual actions, events or
results to differ materially from those described in
forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause
actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or
intended.
Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause the
actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of
Goldcorp to be materially different from those expressed or implied
by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to:
risks related to the integration of acquisitions; risks related to
international operations, including economic and political
instability in foreign jurisdictions in which Goldcorp operates;
risks related to current global financial conditions; risks related
to joint venture operations; actual results of current exploration
activities; environmental risks; future prices of gold, silver,
copper, lead and zinc; possible variations in ore reserves, grade
or recovery rates; mine development and operating risks; accidents,
labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in
obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion
of development or construction activities; risks related to
indebtedness and the service of such indebtedness, as well as those
factors discussed in the section entitled "Description of the
Business – Risk Factors" in Goldcorp's annual information form for
the year ended December 31, 2014
available at www.sedar.com. Although Goldcorp has attempted
to identify important factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those contained in forward-looking
statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be
as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no
assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual
results and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should
not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and
accordingly are subject to change after such date. Except as
otherwise indicated by Goldcorp, these statements do not reflect
the potential impact of any non-recurring or other special items or
of any dispositions, monetizations, mergers, acquisitions, other
business combinations or other transactions that may be announced
or that may occur after the date hereof. Forward-looking
statements are provided for the purpose of providing information
about management's current expectations and plans and allowing
investors and others to get a better understanding of our operating
environment. Goldcorp does not undertake to update any
forward-looking statements that are included in this document,
except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
SOURCE Goldcorp Inc.