sustainability
Carly curates… the January 2026 reading list
Welcome to the reading list, where each month, I recommend 10 standout articles, podcast episodes,…
2025’s top 10: last year’s most read articles
From combatting gender-based violence, to humanoid robotics and AI-driven mineral discovery, the topics that our…
Legacy in mined: building sustainable operations that endure
It’s no longer enough for mining companies to extract economic value from orebodies; today, they…
Mining leadership in flux: crafting strategies fit for the future
2025 has seen a record number of CEO transitions in the mining sector. Carly Leonida…
Beyond the Spreadsheet: Is it Time for an E-Waste Reality Check?
The circular economy promises that we can recycle our way to sustainability. The reality is…
How bioinformatics can improve mine management
Understanding a mine’s unique microbiome is essential to optimising various on-site processes. Peter Karp and…
Downstream companies are sleepwalking into a minerals famine
A supply chain crisis in minerals and metals is looming, writes Peter Bryant. Companies must…
From extraction to engagement: reimagining stakeholder relationships in mining
Stakeholder engagement is emerging as a critical driver of both risk mitigation and long-term value…
Tensions and opportunities in mining’s relationship with water
The relationship between mining and water is an intricate one that’s only likely to become…
Carly curates… the June 2025 reading list
From me to you. Ten great reads themed around environmental stewardship in mining
SPOTLIGHT: Engaging through crises – 10 practical ways to rebuild trust and dialogue
As opposition to mining and metals projects builds, Dean Slocum and a panel of experts…
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