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Mining Industry Tackles Workplace Culture Head On

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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Sydney, Australia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 4, 2022) - There has been keen focus on workplace culture and diversity on the final day of the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC ).

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  • Sydney, Australia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 4, 2022) - There has been keen focus on workplace culture and diversity on the final day of the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC ).
  • Throughout the conference, mining leaders have acknowledged that if the industry does not act now to fix and change the culture, they will not be able to attract the staff required for the new resources boom.
  • "Because of the culture and perception of mining, it is a less attractive industry for many workers who could work in other industries."
  • The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC ) is where global mining leaders collaborate on trends in mining, investment and innovation towards a sustainable future.

Resources Minister Addresses IMARC on Australia's Role in Global Energy Transition

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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Addressing the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney today, Minister King said mining was fundamental to the energy transition.

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  • Addressing the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney today, Minister King said mining was fundamental to the energy transition.
  • "The Australian resources sector and the great value of the exceptional natural endowment of this country dwarfs all other industries," Minister King said.
  • Minister King said the Australian energy and resources sector was in a period of major transition, and it was instrumental to global ambitions for a decarbonised economy.
  • Many of our resources are vital to the clean energy transition and a decarbonised global economy, such as batteries, wind turbines and electric motors."

Mining Sector to Lead the Transition to Green Energy

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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A key challenge facing the transition is the lack of available critical minerals to help build green technologies.

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  • A key challenge facing the transition is the lack of available critical minerals to help build green technologies.
  • Despite the need for more mining in order to transition to a green energy future, the public still perceive the mining industry intrinsically tied to fossil fuels when the reality is vastly different.
  • IMARC speakers and delegates will continue to discuss the energy transition over the next 2 days as they continue to collaborate on trends in mining, investment and innovations towards a sustainable future.
  • The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC ) is where global mining leaders collaborate on trends in mining, investment and innovation towards a sustainable future.

BHP Calls for Radical Transparency Within The Mining Industry

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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Sydney, Australia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 2, 2022) - James Agar, BHP's Group Procurement Officer has called for systematic collaboration and radical transparency within the mining sector when he addressed the main session at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) this morning.

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  • Sydney, Australia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 2, 2022) - James Agar, BHP's Group Procurement Officer has called for systematic collaboration and radical transparency within the mining sector when he addressed the main session at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) this morning.
  • Mr Agar said the industry needs to reflect on the experience of COVID-19 and use it to strengthen the industry's resilience from supply chain constraints.
  • As a result, BHP is pursuing a policy of "radical transparency and systematic collaboration" to ease pressures facing Australia's largest miner.
  • The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC ) is where global mining leaders collaborate on trends in mining, investment and innovation towards a sustainable future.

Former NZ PM Calls for Greater Transparency in Mining

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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Ms. Clarke highlighted the need for greater global transparency within the mining and extractive industry as the world transitions to renewable and greener forms of energy.

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  • Ms. Clarke highlighted the need for greater global transparency within the mining and extractive industry as the world transitions to renewable and greener forms of energy.
  • Ms. Clarke addressed the conference in her role as Chair of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and she flagged the difficulties in transitioning in a clean, just and sustainable manner.
  • The report will set out a framework for actors at sub-national, national, and international level to engage in transparent and ethical mining.
  • The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC ) is where global mining leaders collaborate on trends in mining, investment and innovation towards a sustainable future.

Collaborating on Trends In Mining, Investment and Innovation Towards a Sustainable Future

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Sydney, Australia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 31, 2022) - Tomorrow global leaders will collaborate on trends in mining, investment, and innovation towards a sustainable future at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) at the ICC Sydney.

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  • Sydney, Australia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 31, 2022) - Tomorrow global leaders will collaborate on trends in mining, investment, and innovation towards a sustainable future at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) at the ICC Sydney.
  • "A successful re-purposing begins by considering and planning for sustainable post-mining land uses from the earliest stages of mine planning.
  • Much of that technology is leading to more sustainable operations, with mining increasing significantly to source enough future facing and critical minerals needed for a greener future.
  • The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC ) is where global mining leaders collaborate on trends in mining, investment and innovation towards a sustainable future.

IMARC to Bolster International Ties in Mining and Resources

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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The most significant in-person meeting for the sector in three years will gather Australian and international mining and resources representatives to address global issues facing the industry.

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  • The most significant in-person meeting for the sector in three years will gather Australian and international mining and resources representatives to address global issues facing the industry.
  • The Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for Resources Paul Toole said we are proud the event is bigger than ever before.
  • "Both have a thriving junior mining sector, big mining corporations, and a strong mining services sector, all of which have a global footprint.
  • The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC ) is where global mining leaders collaborate on trends in mining, investment and innovation towards a sustainable future.

How Critical Mineral Mining Can Herald a Greener Future

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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Assoc Prof Yellishetty research has shown that tailings sites are full of critical minerals ready to be processed.

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  • Assoc Prof Yellishetty research has shown that tailings sites are full of critical minerals ready to be processed.
  • Assoc Prof Yellishetty says "We now have the technology to filter mine site tailings, clean the environment, and extract valuable critical minerals.
  • The future of resource extraction in Australia can help lead to greener future whilst also helping clean thousands of old mine sites across Australia.
  • The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC ) is where global mining leaders collaborate on trends in mining, investment and innovation towards a sustainable future.

Mine Closures Creating New Regional Opportunities

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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There are some really novel projects happening, looking at old mine pits and turning them into pumped hydropower sites," he says.

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  • There are some really novel projects happening, looking at old mine pits and turning them into pumped hydropower sites," he says.
  • The mines have strong electricity grids so you can make use of the infrastructure that was built during the mine."
  • The economic opportunities presented to many regional communities facing mine closures will require a diversified workforce ranging from engineers, business and operations managers, accountants, hydrologists and beyond.
  • By diversifying the economic opportunities in regional Australia, it is hoped that more people will migrate from the capital cities help grow smaller communities.

Industry Leaders to Discuss a Sustainable Increase in Mining At IMARC

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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This will be among the key challenges being addressed by industry leaders and innovators at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney this November.

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  • This will be among the key challenges being addressed by industry leaders and innovators at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney this November.
  • According to key players in Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS), who will be speaking at the forum, there's an urgent need for the industry to dramatically increase their uptake of sustainable technologies.
  • "Technology is mandatory as it underwrites the future for mines, especially the ones mining lower grade metals.
  • The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC ) is where global mining leaders connect with technology, finance, and the future.