…The future of the mining industry will be shaped by a range of disruptive themes, with ESG being one of the themes that will have a significant impact on mining companies. Extraction and primary processing of metals and minerals are responsible for 26% of global carbon emissions. By nature, mining depletes natural resources and has a significant impact on surrounding ecosystems. However, metals and minerals will play an important role in the global transition to a greener future. Companies must work to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, reduce their environmental impact, and mitigate risks. Comprehensive strategies for positive environmental management target energy consumed, equipment used, and the systems in place for impact mitigation. Mining is also extremely dangerous, and though death and injury rates have declined, further improvements can come from reminding workers of the basics and augmenting operations with technology that improves safety. Companies must also use […]
…Written by Summary Flake and spherical graphite prices were up only very slightly over the past month. Graphite market news – BMI flake graphite forecast is for a balanced market from 2023-2027, then growing deficits from 2027-2035. Graphite company news – Talga Group – Automotive Cells Company signs non-binding offtake for 60,000-tonne anode. Nouveau Monde Graphite signs MoU with Panasonic Energy for NMG’s active anode material. BlackEarth Minerals Maniry DFS confirms the Project will generate compelling financial returns and be technically robust. I do much more than just articles at Trend Investing: Members get access to model portfolios, regular updates, a chat room, and more. Learn More » Q Дмитрий Ларичев/iStock via Getty Images Welcome to the November edition of the graphite miners news. November saw not a lot of specific graphite market news and good progress from the graphite juniors. Graphite price news During the past 30 days […]
…New programme seeks to make small-scale gold mining safer, cleaner and more profitable Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | A new five year project is seeking to eliminate mercury use among Uganda’s artisanal and small scale miners. The project which is targeting 4,500 artisanal miners working in 11 mines around the country is aimed at reducing the use of mercury by 15 tonnes over the next five years. It also intends to support the formalization of the artisanal gold mining sector and increase access to finance. It is hoped that these interventions will eventually lead to the adoption of mercury-free technologies and allow access to more responsible and traceable gold supply chains in Uganda. A virtual inaugural inception workshop on Nov. 23 brought together Ugandan mining governance authorities and the technical services of the mining administration to introduce the key themes and priorities of the project. “Artisanal gold mining […]
…Why several layers of planning can help safety leaders stay ahead of old man winter Winter weather brings many risks and construction sites are places where hazards are everywhere. Adding snow, slush, ice, sleet, hail, and all of the other elements winter can bring, increases the potential for workplace accidents. Health and safety professionals working within the construction industry will want to have a plan to mitigate the risks associated with working in winter weather. The difference between having an effective strategy and lacking on can be life and death. Recently an inquest investigated the death of Olivier Bruneau, a worker in Ottawa who was killed by an ice fall. While the death was ruled an accident, Bruneau’s family and his fellow co-workers believe his death could have been prevented. Planning and prevention are key themes that make up five strategies to keep construction sites safe during the winter. […]
…I welcome Doug Hileman to this episode of the ESG Report. Doug is the founder of Doug Hileman Consultancy and part of the Volkswagen Monitor Team. In this conversation, Doug and I talk about his experience in the environmental and compliance industries, highlighting the increasing complexity of the environment and legal landscape. He also discusses how corporate compliance officers can play an important role in ensuring that companies comply with their environmental and safety obligations. See more + The media playback was aborted due to a corruption problem or because the media used features your browser did not support. Latest Posts Other MultiMedia by Thomas Fox – Compliance Evangelist All Things Investigations – Episode 16 – Taylor Swift, LiveNation and Anti-trust with Philip Giordano DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon […]
…According to this report by The Conference Board, in collaboration with Semler Brossy and ESGAUGE, the vast majority (73% in 2021) of companies in the S&P 500 are “now tying executive compensation to some form of ESG performance.” To be sure, some companies have long tied executive comp to particular ESG measures, such as diversity, customer satisfaction, employee and product safety and anticorruption programs. That has now expanded to a wider use of various ESG metrics, which the report attributes to a new intensified focus on ESG “driven by investors, employees, consumers, business partners, ESG rating agencies, and regulators,” together with “the shift to a multi-stakeholder form of capitalism.” The expanded use of ESG measures in executive compensation offers the obvious benefit of incentivizing and rewarding behaviors needed to achieve goals that so many stakeholders view as critical. At the same time, however, inclusion creates a number of risks […]