TACKLING THE ESG TEST

AUSIMM'S 2025 THOUGHT LEADERSHIP SERIES EXPLORES THE URGENCY OF ESG AND RAPID TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT IN THE MINING INDUSTRY.

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As the global race to secure critical minerals intensifies, the mining industry finds itself at the centre of one of the world's most urgent transitions.

Copper, lithium, rare earths and alumina are all essential to the technologies that will drive decarbonisation, from electric vehicles to renewable energy storage.

But the pressure to scale production is matched by equally strong expectations regarding how those resources are extracted. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance has become a defining measure of mining's future, influencing everything from investor confidence to community trust.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) commitments are also under the spotlight, reflecting broader social demands on the sector.

At the same time, the political landscape is shifting, creating new challenges for miners navigating competing regulations, community concerns, and reputational risks.

It is against this backdrop that AusIMM will host its ESG, Communication and Stakeholder Engagement session as part of the 2025 Thought Leadership Series, available online from November 12.