COMING TOGETHER TO MEET ESG TARGETS

AS ESG OBJECTIVES TAKE CENTRE STAGE IN THE AFRICAN MINING INDUSTRY, COLLABORATION ACROSS THE VALUE CHAIN IS MORE CRITICAL THAN EVER.

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Closer collaboration within Africa's mining ecosystem will be required if the sector is to meet its ambitious environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets by 2030.

Aligning with international ESG standards will be critical on this journey, setting African mining operations up for long-term prosperity and growth.

Across the African mining value chain, there have been considerable strides in making mining more inclusive, particularly in procurement, skills development and community uplift.

As a blasting and explosives partner to mining customers, BME continues to advance its own ESG initiatives in alignment with customer targets. Indeed, this collaborative approach must be embraced by all stakeholders, from regulators and communities to suppliers and shareholders.

ESG capability

Mining operations are changing their operating models to be ESG-aligned, setting not only their own ESG targets but also ensuring partners in their supply chain come to the party. This is often seen directly in tendering practices, where potential participants must demonstrate their commitment to making a clear contribution to meeting industry ESG targets.