Valerie Pascale
PDAC Sustainability Committee Chair,
CEO, Modern Core
Toronto,
Canada
Valerie Pascale is an ESG, sustainability, and community engagement advisor with over 20 years of experience across mineral exploration, operating mines, and the non-profit sector. She has held senior corporate roles at global mining companies and now serves as Founder and CEO of Modern Core, advising junior, mid-tier, and transitioning mining companies on responsible exploration, Indigenous partnerships, risk management, and strategic communications.
Valerie brings extensive, hands-on experience in ESG due diligence, FPIC-aligned engagement, grievance mechanisms, and integrating international standards into practical, site-level decision-making. She is known for bridging technical, social, and governance considerations into clear strategies that support project advancement while building trust with communities, regulators, and investors.
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