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will take on a higher profile as our industry must escalate , and then maintain , accountability to the broader community of stakeholders we interact with . Whether it is working with the local towns and villages on training and developing a local workforce , protecting the local environment for future enjoyment , or broader corporate measures like diversification , decarbonisation and electrification – there are considerable opportunities for our industry to appeal to the evolving basket of ESG-centric investors , diversifying our traditional reliance on resourcefocussed capital managers . I think there is a real opportunity for ESG to have a much broader positive impact on our industry than many think as we evolve and embrace best practises .
Q . WHAT INFLUENCE DO YOU THINK TECHNOLOGY WILL HAVE ON THE MINING INDUSTRY IN THE NEXT YEAR OR SO ?
» We ’ ve certainly seen the influence of technology in the front end of our business when it comes to advanced targeting exploration with AI , or resource and reserve modelling in geology and mine planning , and of course maintenance planning . I believe technology will add substantial value in Safety & Health and ESG compliance moving forward . The trend to realtime reporting of safety and health compliance by eliminating paper checklists and physical sign offs allows for safer work environments and improved efficiencies .
“ I THINK THERE IS A REAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ESG TO HAVE A MUCH BROADER POSITIVE IMPACT ON OUR INDUSTRY THAN MANY THINK ”
20 September 2021