International Institute for Sustainable Development

Resolute Mining believes technological innovation has bolstered, not hindered, its social licence to operate at the Syama mine in Mali
ENVIRONMENT

New pathways to social licence to operate

With more pressure on miners from society at large, they need to refresh their approach

19 November 2019

The reduction of workers at mining operations is not a new trend, as this has already happened - although more gradually - as technology and processes have become more efficient
ENVIRONMENT

We need to talk about automation

Is the industry ready for how technological progress could unbalance mine-community relationships?

25 October 2018

“The mining industry needs to be proactive and recognise that automation and other new technologies that reduce jobs need to be addressed,” Geipel says. Photo: Rio Tinto
INDUSTRY COMMENT

Will mine automation erode benefits for locals?

A new deal is needed for host countries due to automation and new technology

23 August 2018

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