How blockchain will help miners meet evolving ESG demands
Block chain concept – digital code chain. Stock image.
At the Association for Mineral Exploration’s Remote Roundup in January, mining entrepreneur – and master communicator – Robert Friedland laid out his predictions for the future of mining.
In addition to a more diverse industry, the founder and executive co-chairman of Ivanhoe Mines sees a more sustainable future for the sector – and one in which the environmental impact of mining will be baked into commodity prices.
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“There will be no more one price for copper. There will be no more one price for gold,” Friedland told delegates from Singapore. “Everything will be priced in relation to its ESG components and be priced in relation to how much global warming gas is created in making that commodity, because we’re going to head to a price on carbon,” Friedland said. “The minute you put a price on carbon,
Canadian Mining Hall of Fame invites 2022 nominations
Anthony Vaccaro, The Northern Miner group publisher and master of ceremonies, at the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame induction in ceremony Toronto in 2020. Credit: CMHF.
The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for individuals who have demonstrated leadership and outstanding achievement in the mining industry.
“Canada’s mining industry is essential and plays a key role in driving our economy forward while also being recognized as a global leader in sustainable practices,” said Pierre Gratton, Chair of the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame and president and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada (MAC).
Canadian Hall of Fame invites 2022 nominations
Anthony Vaccaro, The Northern Miner group publisher and master of ceremonies, at the Canadian MIning Hall of Fame induction in ceremony Toronto in 2020. Credit: CMHF.
The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for individuals who have demonstrated leadership and outstanding achievement in the mining industry.
“Canada’s mining industry is essential and plays a key role in driving our economy forward while also being recognized as a global leader in sustainable practices,” said Pierre Gratton, Chair of the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame and president and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada. “Our sector delivers the critical minerals and metals needed for technology that will enable the global transition toward a lower-carbon future and it is important that we recognize the leaders that have contributed so much to its success.”
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