KEY THEMES AT THE WORLD MINING CONGRESS IN BRISBANE:
SCIENCE, SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIETY
* “I know some of the problems we face seem impossible, but this is what science is for, to solve the seemingly impossible – its why we are here with you,” mentioned Larry Marshall, CEO of CSIRO
* “I dare to say mining is okay,” declares Marek Cala, chair of the worldwide organising committee for the congress
* “Mining will continue to play a vital role in meeting the growing demand for clean energy, electric vehicles, digital devices and other emerging technologies,” Prof Cala mentioned
* Mining can even assist obtain the United Nations sustainable growth targets by 2030, delegates are informed
* Massive demand provides extra stress to provide ample essential minerals important to the world’s vitality transformation, however in a “socially, environmentally sustainable and responsible manner”, congress chair CSIRO’s Hua Guo says
SHOW US THE MONEY
* Queensland Premier pronounces a $245 million essential minerals plan for the state, together with a brand new workplace in Townsville
* “Actually, many of you already carry a piece of Queensland in your pockets – the bauxite using in the aluminium of most iPhones is mined here in Queensland,” Annastacia Palaszczuk mentioned
* The state technique supplies essential mineral zones and free lease for brand spanking new and present minerals exploration permits for the subsequent 5 years
* But, slamming sudden royalty modifications, BHP CEO Mike Henry says “we will not be investing any further growth dollars in Queensland under the current conditions”
* Fortescue Metals CEO Fiona Hick says the group is main the world effort to decarbonise heavy trade, together with the primary electrical haul truck operational on website in 2026
ASSAULT, HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION
* Rohitesh Dhawan, president of the International Council on Mining and Metals, pronounces a “collective commitment” to make workplaces safer and get rid of discrimination, harassment and assault
* “It is not only our solemn duty to do so, but the only way to attract and retain the talent essential to grow responsible mining at the huge scale that is required,” he mentioned
* Tom Palmer, CEO of Newmont and Chair of the ICMM Council Social Performance Council Advisory Group mentioned the trade should earn the belief of workers and stakeholders
* “We must ask ourselves the question – what more can I personally do and what more can we do together?”
* Rights knowledgeable Elizabeth Broderick mentioned if the trade doesn’t actively embody girls, the system will unintentionally exclude them
* “Forcing women into systems and cultures designed for men is not an effective strategy to build greater levels of diversity and inclusion. The solution lies in shifting the systems rather than fixing the women.”
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Source: www.perthnow.com.au
