"Thanks Luke, for those insights. I hope you'll come back to the question of the role of mining companies in community development efforts when we get to that issue in week four of the discussions (starting June 3). I'm intensely…"
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"Aaron and Isabelle: The social licence to operate will continue to be major themes for future mines regardless of the adoption of future tech. The crucial issue I think, is to ensure that there is good communication and transparency between…"
"Rene, My impression is that Social License to Operate (SLO) requires to be updated for quite a while now. For instance SLO still refers to transactional relationship, which is part of the challenge that needs to be addressed. Probably the long…"
"Rene, My impression is that Social License to Operate (SLO) has been updated for quite a while now. For instance SLO still refers to transactional relationship. Probably the long commodity price boom postponed to advance in that direction.
I have…"
"I would like to join the discussion although my experience is in oil/gas. It seems (see Heffron et al The emergence of the ‘social license to operate’ in the extractive industries? 2017) that in some cases even with the promise of large…"
"Hi Aaron, your make an important point. The social Licence scope is getting larger. There is a very diverse group of stakeholders whose acceptance level can impact a mining project. This group of stakeholders exist at local, regional, national and…"
"Hi @Audrey - please do :-) You are most welcomed!
Luke and Aaron: to add to your points on fewer community issues with new high-tech mines. I think as long as mining operations will happen close to local communities, there will be expectations that…"
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I would like to join the discussion."
"Luke, you raise an important point in closing. Obuasi in Ghana, and Onaping Depth in Canada are re-commissioned mines that would not have been viable with conventional technology. So, while they provide many fewer jobs than a conventional mine,…"
"Luke, you raise an important point in closing. Obuasi in Ghana, and Onaping Depth in Canada are re-commissioned mines that would not have been viable with conventional technology. So, while they provide many fewer jobs than a conventional mine,…"
"Similar to many other industries disruptive technology in the mining sector will be inevitable. Safety and the ambition for "zero harm" has been a large driver for implementing new technology and automating tasks in mines. However as the…"
"Disruptive change based on new technology is a daunting challenge. Technology is a peripheral enabler, not the facilitator of true change towards society acceptance. The issue at hand must focus on social licence to operate.
All major…"
"Hi Isabelle, on you point about attracting talent, there is not single answer. For instance, in the case of Chile, there are many areas that are very attractive for young talents that are closely related to copper mining. For instance,…"
"Hi Michel, great point regarding other industries: it's true that the mining industry is not the only one getting more sophisticated and that there will be a rife competition for talents. From your experience, how easy (or difficult) is it to…"
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- IISD/IGF
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- http://www.igfmining.org
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- Senior Associate
- About My Work
- Long history of work on trade and investment law and policy, with a sustainable development lens. Working for IGF on local content policies in the mining sector, and the implications of new technology.
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- csr, environment, social accountability, human rights, redistribution and sustainable development
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New tech in the mining sector: Trends and impacts
Posted on May 13, 2019 at 0:00 17 Comments 4 Favorites
Mining is on the verge of a wave of changes like those that have swept over and redefined manufacturing, communications, finance, and other technology-transformed sectors. While this is good news in terms of productivity, worker safety, environmental impacts and other metrics, some types of technology will replace significant numbers of low- and medium-skilled workers, and many of the new jobs created will be difficult for locals to fill.…
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Posted on October 8, 2018 at 23:00 0 Comments 0 Favorites
Hi folks
I'm attaching a call for applications for a senior consultant working on the project New Tech, New Deal (collaboration of IISD/IGF and CCSI, Mining Shared Vision). The ideal candidate will have solid private sector mining experience, preferably with a technology/engineering background. See attached for details. October 22 closing.…
Continuecall for submissions - research assistant
Posted on October 8, 2018 at 22:30 0 Comments 0 Favorites
Hi folks
I'm attaching a call for applications for a temporary research assistant (consulting) working on the project New Tech, New Deal (collaboration of IISD/IGF and CCSI, Mining Shared Vision). The ideal candidate will have solid research and writing skills, preferably with a mining technology background. See link for details. October 22 closing.…
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