SETTING THE TREND
“ However , a lot of the challenges within the mining industry come from how we embrace the adoption of new technologies . Autonomous drilling is a great example . It ' s very compelling , yet when you talk to a lot of mining industry companies , they are always going to be hesitant because they ’ ll want to know how we ensure success . It ' s why they like proven technology which has been around for 10 years or more . But it doesn ' t necessarily mean that it ' s the most innovative , cutting edge technology available .”
SETTING THE TREND
Carr notes a sea change in the way that the mining industry , through organisations like the GMG , PRI ( Principles for Responsible Investment ), ICMM ( International Council on Mining and Metals ) and the UNEP ( United Nations Environment Programme ), is looking at CSR through global , not just regional , standards . “ It ’ s the first time the industry has been pushed on a global issue so it will be interesting to see how these standards progress .” 49
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