A fundamental choice for Critical Minerals development: "Fascism or radical democracy?"

The global demand for critical minerals like lithium and copper is surging, but how we attempt to quickly extract them, argues Katherine Teh , Executive Chairman of Spektrum Development , presents a fundamental choice: embrace authoritarian tactics that disregard communities or pursue transparent, consent-based development. In this pivotal moment, the stakes are high-ranging, from environmental destruction to lost economic potential. Which path should be chosen? Katherine Teh of Spektrum Development addressing the 2024 ACFID Conference WE ARE AT a crossroads in the energy transition. The gap between what the mining industry promises and what it delivers has been widening, creating not only delays but the potential for significant socio-economic and environmental risks. As the demand for critical minerals like copper, graphite, and lithium increases, we’re facing mounting challenges in securing these resources quickly enough to support the transition to renewable energy. The Problem...

Dialogue, the ‘fundamental constant’ that drives ICMM’s work

The International Council on Mines & Metals’ Annual Review 2010 – Making progress through dialogue, reviews a year of "consensus-building and collaboration."

In the foreword, ICMM President Anthony Hodge talks about the value of building strong relationships and highlights achievements made in 2010.

These included an opinion survey on mining and sustainable development, which drew responses from 847 people across 81 countries; a formalized approach to track and assess emerging issues; and a historic commitment to fully engage in the climate change debate.

In the Chairman’s statement, Richard Adkerson discusses the importance of transparency as a driver for progress – a value which is underpinned by member commitments to publicly report against their sustainability performance.

The ICMM was established in 2001 to act as a catalyst for performance improvement in the mining and metals industry.

In the 2010 member performance assessment, 15 member companies obtained a G3 A + application level under Global Reporting Initiative standards, up from eight in 2009.

Download the report (pdf) here.