2030 urgency and 2050 vision

The mining industry is at a crossroads. How can it meet ambitious sustainability targets while remaining profitable?

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Mining leaders
  interviewed


Their insights reveal key areas where the industry should focus.

 

Transformation in progress

transformation in progress

30% report being behind schedule with achieving their decarbonization goals. However, 53% expect significant or complete transformation of their mining operations over the next 5 years. To truly make a difference, the implementation of these changes needs to accelerate. The good news is that many of the technologies needed for net-zero mining are already in place. 

Real progress. 3 key areas of focus

people

People

Gaining the skills necessary to create diverse, future-ready mining.

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say their business is committed to reskilling and training existing employees to drive decarbonization efforts.


Technology

Technology

44%
 

BUT

70%
 

of respondents consider unproven technologies a barrier    believe significant decarbonization can be achieved using existing technologies

The way forward can be summed up in 3 words: electrification, automation and digitalization.

Technology
Process

Process

Driving change without compromising business success
How do you build a modern mining company?

Process    45%

of companies are approaching mine decarbonization with an incremental approach, to gradually meet their ESG goals

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Mining’s moment

The pathway for urgent real progress in responsible mining

This report aims to equip mining companies with the insights needed to reap the rewards. By focusing on people, technology, and process, this report explores the implications of ESG and offers up some practical steps forward.

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