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Tracking the trends 2023

The indispensable role of mining and metals

The products of the mining and metals industry support and enable many sectors globally, from civil infrastructure to transport, and from technology to agriculture. As the energy transition accelerates, the demand for metals and minerals will grow. The mining and metals sector is well placed to positively influence social, environmental and economic development by creating a healthy, regenerative ecosystem inclusive of people, planet and industry.

Redefining mining

This year, Tracking the trends highlights 10 trends that show the indispensable value that the mining and metals sector can deliver. In each of these 10 trends, our global network of mining and metals professionals offer their expertise, insights, and examples of how mining and metals organizations can not only gain a competitive advantage but make a positive difference in the world.

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Valuing nature:

Mining companies should work to integrate nature, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets into strategies, operations and project valuations.

Conscious circularity:

the role of mining in a circular economy

Making change more holistic:

using systems thinking to drive next-level operational excellence

Collaborate, incubate, accelerate:

speeding successful innovation for greater value

The power of cloud:

building an industry that thrives through change

Future-proofing mining and metal supply chains:

using a cyber lens to build resilience

Rethinking external talent pathways:

solving complex workforce challenges through collaborative solutioning

Layering safety for greater sustainability:

making workforce health and safety fit for the future

Transparency equals trust:

using tax and economic contribution reporting to change perceptions of mining

Driving down embodied carbon in metals:

Supporting the decarbonization of economies

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