Overview

New demand from energy transition technologies will require the acceleration of mine development for a range of minerals, including lithium, copper, graphite and cobalt. This, combined with concerns about security of supply, have thrust mining under the spotlight. For this mining boom to have a broad positive impact, the industry must learn from the mistakes of the past and put ESG factors at the heart of its business model. Edited by Ted Rhodes, head of the mining and minerals group at international law firm CMS, ESG in Mining and Minerals provides a wide-ranging analysis of the ESG risks, challenges and opportunities facing mining companies and the wider minerals supply chain. It considers the specific ESG challenges facing companies in the mining and minerals sector – from reducing carbon intensity, protecting biodiversity, community engagement and human rights, to ensuring transparency in government relations – while guiding readers through regulation, risks and new approaches to mining to reduce its negative impact on the environment and its inhabitants. ESG in Mining and Minerals combines legal analysis with an understanding of the commercial imperatives and practical realities of the mining and minerals sector, which can be particularly challenging from an ESG perspective. Its holistic approach to the ESG context of the sector is intended to help in the preparation of risk analyses and comprehensive ESG policies, which must be tailored to each individual mining business in a way that reinforces competitiveness, rather than detracts from it. This book is an essential resource for directors and management in mining and minerals companies, investors and financiers, as well as sustainability professionals, in-house and external counsel and anyone else concerned with the ESG impacts of extractive industries.

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Author:   Ted Rhodes
Publisher:   Globe Law and Business Ltd
Imprint:   Globe Law and Business Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 24.00cm
ISBN:  

9781837230402

ISBN 10:   1837230404
Pages:   271
Publication Date:   23 January 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction – the importance of ESG considerations in mining & minerals Ted Rhodes CMS Section 1: Environmental Measuring, minimising and mitigating the carbon footprint of minerals Dalia Majumder-Russell CMS Protecting ecosystems and biodiversity in the mining industry María Cristina Alva Daniela Vergel-Riascos CMS Environmental litigation risks for mining and minerals Sarah Grenfell CMS Mine closure, land reclamation and legacy projects Jeff Parshley SRK Consulting Section 2: Social Socio-economic impacts of mining and mineral development Neal Brewster Elemental Economics; University of Dundee Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy Progressing beyond a social licence to operate Kevin PCJ D’Souza KD Consulting Human rights issues in mining and minerals Yasmin Batliwala MBE Advocates for International Development Section 3: Governance ABC considerations and transparency in dealing with governments Eoin O’Shea CMS Corporate governance in mining companies Ben Lepley SLR Consulting Section 4: General The origins, evolution and direction of ESG regulation in mining Daniela Vergel-Riascos Tatiana Londoño CMS Leveraging effective ESG due diligence to unlock value in mining investment Kevin PCJ D’Souza KD Consulting Mining, minerals and the circular economy Kamen Stoilov CMS New mineral frontiers and their ESG challenges Nabil Abrahams Ted Rhodes CMS ESG and innovation Andrew Sullivan Stantec Risks and opportunities in dealing with mine waste Dr Chris Meikle David Walker SLR Consulting

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The topic of the book ‘ESG in Mining and Minerals’ is highly relevant and timely… The information is clear, relevant and concisely produced in a holistic qualitative approach throughout 271 pages of a well-proportioned collection of chapters by recognised professionals with vast experience in the field… The book is a must-read, as essential aspects highlighted in the book will remain throughout time, contributing to the growth of the mining sector and to the pressure on the minerals’ extraction industry to act responsibly… This book distinguishes itself through its practical insights, industry relevance and actionable guidance, in the broad background of environmental, social and governance concerns in mining and minerals. -- A. Diaconescu

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