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Sherritt International Corporation ("Sherritt") (
As 2017 marks Sherritt's 90th anniversary in business, the theme of the company's sustainability report is 90 years of 'doing the right thing.' Additional information on this milestone is available at 90years.sherritt.com.
"Being in business for that long is a tremendous achievement in the natural resources industry," said David Pathe, President and Chief Executive Officer. "The world is very different now than it was 90 years ago, and Sherritt has adapted well to society's evolving expectations, and we will work hard to continually improve and contribute to responsible development well into the future."
During the past year, Sherritt made important progress in the four commitment areas of its Sustainability Framework:
About Sherritt
Sherritt, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2017, is a world leader in the mining and refining of nickel from lateritic ores with projects and operations in Canada, Cuba, and Madagascar. The Corporation is the largest independent energy producer in Cuba, with extensive oil and power operations across the island. Sherritt licenses its proprietary technologies and provides metallurgical services to mining and refining operations worldwide. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "S".
Contact Information:
For further information, please contact:
Mark Sitter
Director, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability
Telephone: 416-935-2423
Email: msitter@sherritt.com
Media inquiries:
Telephone: 416-935-2421
Email: sustainability@sherritt.com
www.sherritt.com