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The ghost of ‘Smoot-Hawley’ returns to haunt mining

The mining industry is highly cyclical and is potentially sensitive to events, such as trade wars as these can result in significant economic damage.

New mines should be a golden opportunity for host mining communities

New mines should be a golden opportunity for host mining communities

The need for hundreds of new mines in the next decade to keep pace with the global economy and technological trends is a golden opportunity for the mining industry to demonstrate its ability to drive meaningful social impact.

Mining’s pivotal role in Europe’s ‘just' rearmament

Mining’s pivotal role in Europe’s ‘just' rearmament

The rearmament of Europe is an unfortunate – but seemingly necessary – development. It further highlights the crucial role of mining as a strategic partner.

Could Trump rescue ESG?

Could Trump rescue ESG?

Who would have thought it! US President Donald Trump is actually a great unifier. His constant threats and berating of various countries have inspired their populations to rally around their respective leaders, which may give ESG another lease on life.

Minerals in exchange for national security – A new model for mining?

Minerals in exchange for national security – A new model for mining?

The mineral resources agreement being proposed by the US to the Ukraine as part of a peace deal to end the war with Russia has ignited much debate about a new way to exploit critical natural resources.

Gold’s comeback – An opportunity for social good?

Gold’s comeback – An opportunity for social good?

Gold has started to rediscover some of its monetary role due to tectonic shifts in geopolitics, which also opens some interesting ways of benefitting host mining communities.

Geopolitics strikes back: The future of mining in the new world order

Geopolitics strikes back: The future of mining in the new world order

Geopolitics is back with a vengeance. For decades globalisation thrived under the US defence umbrella, but with the return of Donald Trump to the White House, that phase of history might be coming to a rapid close with tectonic consequences for the mining industry.

Mining community relations should not depend on the CEO

Mining community relations should not depend on the CEO

When a mining company's CEO, who has championed good community relations, steps down, the quality of these initiatives can suffer. So how to stop that from happening?

A ‘social license’ to operate now equals geology in mining importance

A ‘social license’ to operate now equals geology in mining importance

What are the key ingredients to strong host mining relations?

Could host community relations threaten mining M&A?

Could host community relations threaten mining M&A?

A pension fund manager recently called a meeting of Anglo American's institutional shareholders to consider the possibility that a second acquisition attempt of the mining giant might emerge. Topics for discussion included potential impacts on social and environmental performance standards if that were to happen.

Trump victory: Bad news for host mining communities?

Trump victory: Bad news for host mining communities?

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is no fan of ESG and looks set to try and reverse many aspects of it once in the White House, which will reverberate throughout corporate boardrooms across the country.

October was a big win for responsible mining - now for the implementation

October was a big win for responsible mining - now for the implementation

Last month saw two major breakthroughs that could greatly improve the well-being of host mining communities. However, the real challenge now is ensuring these initiatives are effectively put into action.

The origin of the Pure Silver Initiative

The origin of the Pure Silver Initiative

Octavio and I met at a mining conference in the summer of 2012, in the storied city of Guanajuato.

Nobody would deny a glass of water to anyone... or would they?

Nobody would deny a glass of water to anyone... or would they?

In the Spanish-speaking world there is an old popular saying: A glass of water cannot be denied to anyone.

Philanthropy: Love of humanity

Philanthropy: Love of humanity

It is not uncommon these days to hear that individuals like Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey or Jeff Bezos have created foundations or donated funds to some esteemed cause.

Uniting for a Healthier Planet and People

Uniting for a Healthier Planet and People

Restore our earth. These three powerful words are the theme of this year’s Earth Day on April 22.

Taking Responsibility for a Brighter Future

Taking Responsibility for a Brighter Future

In 2020, the world faced a global pandemic, unprecedented in our lifetimes.

Clean Hands Against Covid

Clean Hands Against Covid

To help stop the spread of Covid-19 in Mexico City’s densely populated, vulnerable communities, Metals for Humanity

Mining Is Part of the Water Solution

Mining Is Part of the Water Solution

In an interview with Alejandro Ehrenberg of Mexico Business News, Dr. Putkonen discusses the origins, objectives, and achievements of the Pure Silver Initiative.

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