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Transitioning to sustainable mining, minerals, and metals practices

July 14, 2022

The world’s low carbon commitments and sustainable strategy must start at the point of resource extraction.

By David Willick, Vice President, Sales, Mining, Minerals, and Metals

Nearly all the consumer goods and physical infrastructures supporting our modern economy rely on access to materials produced by the mining, metals, and minerals, industries. Yet, the extraction of those commodities has traditionally had a significant impact on the environment and climate change and is perceived negatively by stakeholder individuals and organizations across society. Considering there are no substitutes for the materials required for our critical infrastructure and lifestyle, coupled with rising demand due to population growth, it is essential to start sustainability strategies at the point of resource extraction.

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