Mined resources underpin modern society. From electric car batteries, to fertiliser for farming, to renewable energy production, the transition to a net zero global economy requires low-carbon solutions that are mineral-intensive. Mining will determine whether or not the world can achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.
There is good practice in many individual companies. However, as a sector it must overcome a range of systemic challenges if it is to meet the needs of society sustainably and responsibly. Mining can be a catalyst for growth, jobs and development. It can also be a contributor to or exacerbate conflict. How investors in the sector understand these issues will be key to developing a vision for the industry that can enable investors to play a constructive role through the way they invest, steward and value the sector.
