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𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 - #Series #chapter3 Transforming mining wealth into sustainable economic value is pivotal for economic development. By leveraging mining revenues, we can invest in non-mining sectors through key strategies: - Capacity Building: Training local entrepreneurs and SMEs to enhance skills, improve operations, and access new markets, fostering independence from the mining industry. - Infrastructure Development: Investing in infrastructure like roads and energy supply to boost SME efficiency and attract further investments. - Local Content Policies: Integrating local businesses into the mining supply chain creates immediate opportunities and sustainable ventures post-mine closure. - Economic Diversification Programs: Promoting agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing sectors for long-term growth, paving the way for a diversified economy. #EconomicDevelopment #SMEs #SustainableGrowth #Mining #CommunityEmpowerment #LocalContent #EconomicDiversification AngloGold Ashanti

The 2nd annual Women in Mining Summit returns to Brisbane in July 2024. This freshly researched and developed program promises to equip you with the innovative insights you need to navigate an evolving sector, build your knowledge and develop the necessary skills for operational and leadership excellence across the mining industry. With 30+ industry leaders to hear from, here are just a few of the many sessions you can't afford to miss: • Whitehaven Coal on cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce to improve business decision making • Critical Minerals Group Ltd on learning to make impactful decisions and demonstrate visionary leadership • Anglo American on managing psychosocial hazards and developing strategies for a healthier workforce • Indigenous Women in Mining and Resources Australia (IWIMRA) on empowering Indigenous participation in the mining sector • Aeris Resources Limited on future-proofing tomorrows leadership with resilience, innovation, and safety • Accelerate Resources Limited on unlocking the tools to deliver a successful change management initiative • BRAVUS on elevating corporate stewardship to ensure ESG excellence • 29Metals on crisis management and resilience strategies • Ravenswood Gold on navigating the mining industry's journey towards decarbonisation and climate goals • OceanaGold Corporation on managing mining operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and productivity View the full agenda & speaker line-up: https://hubs.la/Q02rMC6f0 Register NOW to save up to $1,000 per delegate! https://hubs.la/Q02rMQZZ0

Sustainability in action, a look inside operations and the current context. The operational integration of Sustainability challenges and objectives in the organizations constitutes, without a doubt, top business priority. In the mining field, this is not the exception and in the current mineral prices cycle situation, where mineral prices are quite far from post-pandemic prices. It is necessary to continue and accelerate the pace looking for processes' optimization, visiting project implementation timeframes and investment decisions. Achieving operational excellence in all business aspects is an imponderable under the current circumstances. This implies that Sustainability leaders should try different perspectives in search of improving the consistent integration of their objectives and operational goals. Ensuring operational continuity and growth opportunities are directly linked to the joint success of operations in the process of achieving their financial and sustainability goals. Interesting time to review our management routines, integration and simplification and challenge ourselves on how to be more flexible and pragmatic. And how do you see the current situation from within the sector? Share your thoughts and have a nice week. #Sustainability #MiningIndustry #OperationalExcellence #BusinessPriorities

In accordance with the "Roadmap" approved by the decree of the head of state "On measures to increase the volumes of uranium mining, processing and transformation of the State-Owned Enterprise 'Navoiuran' for 2022 - 2030" dated July 14, 2022, a task has been set for transformation and implementation based on international requirements of the "Environmental, Social, and Governance" (ESG) principles. For this purpose, a competition among the international auditing corporations "Big Four" was held to provide services for conducting ESG diagnostics, preparing reports on sustainable development, and obtaining ESG ratings. PwC was declared the winner and a contract was signed with them. To prepare the report on sustainable development, the company's experts were allocated 26 departments, and interviews with their responsible employees were organized through video calls. Last week, representatives of PricewaterhouseCoopers were at the State-Owned Enterprise "Navoiuran" to complete the ESG diagnostics and preparation of sustainable development reports. During the visit, a meeting was held with more than 30 department heads and division managers of the enterprise. The meeting provided information on the definition of ESG and its essence, changes happening in the world in this direction, and the main aspects to focus on when preparing sustainable development reports and obtaining ESG ratings. The enterprise's responsible managers received answers to their questions from the experts. #ESG #ratings #uranium #mining #bigfour #PWC #Navoi #Navoiuran #Uzbekistan #

Recently, I had the honor of participating in the 9th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Minerals, where I had the privilege of sharing insights on how collaborative efforts in the mining industry can drive economic value for ASEAN. ASEAN countries will continue to play a significant role in global supply of critical minerals, particularly on nickel, tin, REE, etc. In my presentation, we delved into four key collaboration areas: 1. Advance Technology: Unleash the potential of downstream technologies to enhance safety, boost productivity, and claim a larger share of the value chain. 2. Enhance Trade and Investment: Let's promote robust intra- and extra-ASEAN trade and investments in mineral-rich states, driving economic growth. 3. Unleash Talent: As the industry evolves, upskilling our workforce is crucial. Let's facilitate cross-sharing within ASEAN and beyond to nurture top-tier talent. 4. Promote Sustainability: Harmonizing regulatory practices in line with environmental standards will ensure sustainable mining activities throughout ASEAN. Exciting times ahead as we pave the way for a collaborative and sustainable future in ASEAN's minerals industry! 🌐💎 #ASEANMineralsConference #MiningCollaboration #EconomicGrowth Special thanks to my colleagues Ying Wan Loh and Samantha Tan for the support in event preparation!

📌 Most Innovative SMME’s: Thasasa Thasasa, an SME based in📍Mpumalanga, offering groundbreaking mining solutions, including patented innovations such as made-to-spec blast containment walls and a specialized stone-dusting machine. These solutions significantly enhance mining operation efficiencies and safety, allowing Thasasa to transform mining organizations that partner with this incredible SME. At Yanda Growth Consulting, our expertise in strategic marketing and business coaching has empowered Thasasa to reach new heights. The insights provided by our YANDA growth marketing program facilitated thorough the Sasol Siyakha Fund ESD initiative, have assisted Thasasa in addressing business challenges and showcasing their innovations effectively. The YANDA partnership with Signa Opportunity, has led to the empowerment of Thasasa through increased human resources in the form of talented graduates provided to the SME. Yanda's results-driven approach to working with SMMEs in enterprise supplier development programs has yielded impactful growth and sustainable success for many businesses. Join us in transforming the South African business landscape and driving meaningful change. Corporates looking to collaborate with us can contact us at info@yandaconsulting.co.za. #InnovateforGrowth #Innovation #SMME #MiningSolutions #EconomicGrowth #JobCreation #YandaGrowthConsulting #YANDA #BusinessTransformation #ESD #Thasasa

When we look at valuations, we often take a deep dive into the numbers and quality of data. ⛏ What about placing a value on the quality of the leadership team? I had the opportunity to attend a presentation yesterday by Sharyn Alexander, President of Sun Summit Minerals Corp., on their exploration projects and she masterfully handled all the tough questions thrown at her. There were good discussions around commodities, de-risking mining projects, indigenous engagement, drill programs, resource estimates, and what it takes to build a mine in BC; a noticeably strong emphasis on the technical and commercial aspects of projects. It's interesting, in some of our side discussions, that the same level of attention is not placed on the people driving the effort. In my experience, the people make all the difference. Not only did Sharyn step up to the plate and deliver, she even took the time to connect with everyone. Being technically strong and skilled in human relations is an excellent combination. 💪 "How you do one thing is a reflection of how you do everything." The world also needs more hardworking, passionate, and committed leaders like Sharyn to drive these projects forward, which often take many years, millions of dollars in investment, and endless hurdles to overcome. Thanks Lyle Mclennan and Red Cloud Financial Services Inc. for the invitation! #Mining | #ProjectFinancing | #ShareholderValue | #WomenInMining | #Leadership

Please join Women In Mining UK (WIM UK) and FTI Consulting for a panel discussion and drinks reception on the importance of innovative cultures to unlock commercial ambitions and futureproof our sector. Building corporate cultures that drive innovation are critical to the growth and success of our industry. From single-asset miners to the large and diversified, corporates are increasingly talking about the need to prioritise cultural transformation to futureproof our industry. From driving technological advancements, attracting new talent, embedding the right mindsets and behaviors, and eradicating the legacy cultures that no longer fit in the worlds we operate in; is an intentional culture the key to unlocking long-term sustainability? While we still have a long road ahead, the mining sector has made significant headway in recent years. But is it time to put the foot on the gas, and start doing as much as we say we should – and is our industry even ready? Kindly register here: https://rb.gy/rxcy7q

Responsible mining and serving others are key behaviors for success in adding and maximizing resilient value. My friends at EPC Groupe and MineExcellence(ME) (ME) share these beliefs. Investing in African Mining Indaba brings together like-minded people who contribute to adding value to our communities, society, and the future of our world. Together, we prioritize accuracy, education, and the provision of value. Join us in our commitment to #optimisation, #responsiblemining, #drillandblast, #digitisation, #technologicalinnovation, #mineexcellence, #leadership, #valuestreammanagement, #INDABA, #communitycare, and #training.

It is very humbling when you get recognition out of the blue, and especially when you see whose company you are in! A huge thank you to Mining Review Africa for including me as one of ten leaders making a difference in mining. Also to marcus courage for his kind words. (Takes one to know one, so to speak...) And to whomever nominated me in the first place! Although it’s my name on this list, my entire team at Levin Sources and all our partners deserve the recognition, especially my business partner Holger Grundel who is a driving force for our company. Since 2010, our team and in-country associates have worked on over dozens of projects across multiple African countries, supporting their governments, major donors and mining companies in ensuring that local communities benefit fully from their mineral resources and that nature is protected. Mining can be a curse or a blessing depending on how it's approached, and this contrast is particularly evident on the African continent. Fortunately, our sector is increasingly embracing its potential to be a force for good. I love being right in the middle of these efforts, pointing to the frontier, raising the floor of responsible business practice so we can build more sustainable futures through minerals, not in spite of them. Here’s the link to the full magazine https://lnkd.in/e885N8-4 #leadership #gratitude #community #vision #action