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As we move towards ever more rigorous ESG standards , the ability to maintain realtime electronic records and monitoring will allow not just for improved data collection , but proactive intervention in the mitigation and prevention of identifiable risks . This will not just benefit individual companies , their employees and stakeholders , but will benefit the broader industry as a whole .
Sixty years ago , mining was an unsafe and dangerous industry . In 2021 , it is the safest heavy industry in the world , and there is no reason we can ’ t apply those same safety and health achievements to ESG , in my opinion . miningglobal . com 21