ESG
Gold
South Africa’s mining industry weathered COVID-19
Gold and PGM accounted for 80% of the market capitalisation of the companies analysed this year and continue to dominate the sector.
Gold
World Gold Council committed to Sustainable Development Goals
“The UN’s deadline to meet its Sustainable Development Goals will soon be upon us and it is vital the pandemic does not postpone progress."
Energy
Energy transition will have transformative effect
"As an example, in South Africa the move away from energy coal may need to proceed at a different pace than elsewhere."
Battery metals
Driving the future of green metals – challenges become opportunities
It’s no secret that pressure to prioritise ESG factors is rising from investors, regulators and activists alike.
Base Metals
Common ground: Partnership to boost local procurement
Growing demands for mines to procure goods and services in-country have brought a recent strategic partnership to foster local procurement.
Environment
Sensor-based sorting technology partnership accelerates sustainable innovation
Acrux Sorting Technology and IMS Engineering have entered into a strategic partnership to provide sensor-based sorting technology to mineral resource owners on a fully funded basis.
Gold
Australian miners: Leading the pack on ESG in Africa
Australian metals and minerals companies operating in Africa have largely escaped the immediate impact of the COVID-19 crisis.
Environment
SRK Consulting: Good practice partnership for local procurement
“Working with mines to maximise their positive socio-economic impacts in host countries and host communities has been a growing part of our work."
Coal
Purpose before profit: Investors attracted to a green economy
“There is an emerging narrative that businesses who will do well in the future will be those that whose profit streams are aligned with the green economy."
Environment
Social responsibility: a core component for mining
The challenge for mining companies is to collate and integrate the many components that encompass the effective management of their social responsibility.
