David Rodier graduated from McGill University with a bachelor’s in metallurgical engineering in 1966. After working as an engineer-in-training at Cominco Ltd.’s metallurgical complex in Trail BC, he joined Noranda Inc. in September 1967 at their CEZinc Plant in Valleyfield, QC, where he has taken progressive management positions, culminating as president in 1992.  Rodier also worked in Noranda’s copper group serving as vice-president, operations of the CCR refinery and as senior vice-president, Copper and Recycling Business Unit, from 1995-1998. Following this, he held the corporate position of senior vice-president, environment safety and health, for Noranda Inc.

Retiring in 2002, Rodier split his time consulting for Noranda Inc. in external outreach and sustainable development until 2005, and for Hatch Associates until 2007, to further develop their work on sustainable development.  He is currently active on several boards.

Sustainable Development — A Passing Fad or the Strategic Way Forward?

Abstract: Current events demonstrate, once again, that thorough risk management is key to the successful completion of natural resource projects. Lessons learned from past experiences demonstrate that by employing sustainable development principles, risk management can be improved. This includes the optimization of energy efficiency, water usage, health and safety and, most importantly, community outreach at the preliminary phase of development projects.