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'Critical Minerals'—a solution or a problem? Attend an online Q&A with experts (including BC Mining Law Reform's co-chairs) to learn about the true impact of mining these resources on the environment and communities. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gvvaPaqA

The public tends to have little insight into how mining works, or to how serious the industry is about safe and responsible mining practices. So, it was great to see this recent op-ed in the Juneau Empire from Michael Goehring, President and CEO of Mining Association of BC providing an update on British Columbia’s stringent environmental regulations and the industry’s commitment to working collaboratively with Alakans. #mining #responsiblemining #criticalminerals https://lnkd.in/gvscepUA

The article focuses on essential water quality testers that are crucial for the mining industry and explains how GAO Tek is addressing these specific challenges and environmental concerns. These precision-designed testers serve various purposes like tailings management, process water monitoring, environmental impact assessment, and emergency response. https://lnkd.in/gDyPq62T

This is an interesting development. Greenwashing is a serious matter. Before your company claims sustainability, environmental protection, zero-emissions, or anything green, make sure that you can back it up with actual figures and stats. If you don't, you will land yourself in hot water. This is not only relevant to mining companies, but to the entire supply chain, and also not only to the mining sector, but to other economic sectors as well. WhyAfrica published an article last week titled "Greenwashing Africa's green metals" written by Claire Tucker at law firm Bowmans (Law Firm) South Africa that looks at the risks of greenwashing your operations. Claire writes: " Terms like ‘environmentally friendly’, ‘biodegradable’, and ‘climate neutral’ will require concrete evidence and previous practices such as offsetting will no longer be allowed. "These developments are likely to see increased scrutiny along the value chain of EU companies making ‘green’ and ‘net-zero’ claims, even leading to the examination of the mining practices of the green metals supporting net-zero technologies. "This move not only protects consumers from misleading marketing but also propels companies towards more genuine and verifiable sustainable practices. "We expect these practices to become standard in developed markets which, by necessary implication, will impact suppliers in Africa." If you are struggling to get your message across without using buzzwords that might land you in trouble, contact WhyAfrica, we will be able to assist. WhyAfrica specialises in the sustainable utilisation and responsible extraction of natural resources in Africa. #whyafrica #mining #ESG #environmentalmanagement #greenwashing #sustainability #africa

Although several infrastructure projects in Malawi came to a grinding halt towards the middle of last year, the government of President Lazarus Chakwera has put in place a project pipeline that will hopefully revive the #transport, #logistics #infrastructure and #construction sectors. President Chakwera is hopeful that the expansion of the current road and rail infrastructure network will boost the development of agriculture, #tourism and #mining in a country beset by economic difficulties and geographic constraints. Last year Malawi’s construction, transport, logistics and infrastructure sectors bore the full brunt of a second currency devaluation in two years. The country devalued the Malawian kwacha by 30% against the US dollar last year, saying it was needed to correct supply-demand imbalances in the currency market. In May 2022, Malawi’s kwacha lost 25% of its value against the US dollar after a much-needed devaluation. Prior to that, Malawi had last devalued its currency in 2012. The November 2023 devaluation inevitably resulted in a scarcity of foreign exchange, fuel and cement shortages and contractors suspending work on current building projects. However, in his February State Of The Nation Address, President Chakwera said that all disputes have been settled and that the country’s much needed infrastructure revival is back on track. In addition to the large infrastructure projects currently in progress, President Chakwera announced a list of projects in the pipeline that might be of interest to contractors. WhyAfrica will visit Malawi again later this year as part of our 2024 WhyAfrica Road Trip through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi and Tanzania. During this year’s Road Trip, we aim to visit about 30 project sites and interview more than 40 stakeholders in less than 40 days. There are still a number of sponsorship, advertising and partnership opportunities available. Leon Louw #whyafrica #infrastructure #construction #cement #concrete #quarrying #malawi #civilengineeering #construction #africa #whybuildafrica

"GAO Tek Revolutionizes Mining Environmental Compliance" The article focuses on essential water quality testers that are crucial for the mining industry and explains how GAO Tek is addressing these specific challenges and environmental concerns. These precision-designed testers serve various purposes like tailings management, process water monitoring, environmental impact assessment, and emergency response. https://lnkd.in/g3mnZZyW

IN THE NEWS | Mining Mx The MPRDA is a sound piece of legislation, although it needs “tweaks” to keep abreast of developments in the modern mining world... Do you agree? Read more about our Co-founder and Head of Mining and Environmental Law Lili Nupen's take on fine tuning the SA mining legislation for the future. Thank you Liesl Peyper for the wonderful interview! #MiningLawFirm #ConstructionLawFirm #EnvironmentalLawFirm #AfricanLawFirm #SouthAfricanLawFirm

See Lili's article on fine tuning the MPRDA to include associated minerals. #mininglaw #mininglawfirm #constructionlawfirm #environmentallawfirm NSDV

We need a more coordinated systematic planning approach to decide which mines should go ahead based on: a) genuine contribution to global decarbonisation b) local and regional impacts on people and biodiversity The current project-by-project approach serves no one well

I love Lili’s interview with MININGMX on the MPRDA where she explores the fine-tuning which is required for our legislation. Have a read and let us know your thoughts. #MiningLawFirm #ConstructionLawFirm #EnvironmentalLawFirm #AfricanLawFirm #SouthAfricanLawFirm