People and Mining

In 2021 and 2022, we organised a series of peer-learning workshops. The results overall confirmed the need to continue discussions between different stakeholders to support more #sustainable management in the #extractiveindustries. 🌍⛏️➡️bit.ly/3YwPKkT

I'm the @GeostatsGuy! I've done, taught & researched #Geostatistics & #spatial #DataAnalytics for many years. #DataScience. Many of our most important #societal challenges are spatial. I share my entire course, you're welcome to join me and learn @ bit.ly/3SdHOCB ∀.

'information on resources in space is scarce, highly varied and uncertain... investing in the extraction of space resources is even more speculative than mining on Earth.' theconversation.com/the-hype-is-ou…

Research at CSM investigates out-of-this-world hype about terrestrial challenges theconversation.com/the-hype-is-ou… and sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

@Securing_Energy's Center for Critical Minerals Strategy and @TroutUnlimited are hosting a webinar on 27 January, 2 pm EST, about the importance of re-processing #minewaste to secure new mineral supplies and clean up abandoned mine lands. ➡️realpicturelive.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #supplychains

Read our best of 2022 list, with the successes, lessons and inspiring stories that carried us through the year! bit.ly/3CIK3HI

Did you miss our workshop “Making #Sustainability Happen: European Extractive Industries in the Transition” during the 🇪🇺 #RawMaterialsWeek? The good news is that the presentations are now online! Check them out: bit.ly/3IcU9nP

Practices to people | An accessible workshop aimed at honing the communication skills of exploration geologists highlights the importance of cross-disciplinary perspectives and knowledge exchange: geoscientist.online/sections/unear… Thanks to @cassiajohnson et al. for this article!

Are you involved in permitting processes? The #SUMEXrepository is collecting best practice examples around the #SLO. Here’s an example of a civil contract you can negotiate during the #permitting process & after the EIA approval (developed by @MIREU_EU): #s=permitting" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">repository.sumexproject.eu/item/81/#s=per…

Issue 100 of our #WorldBarometer provides you with an overview of the big trends for 2023: "The near future of #mining" (@BDOGlobal), "Top 10 economic predictions" (@SPGlobal) & "Global risks report 2023" (@wef), among others - Enjoy & subscribe! ➡️ bit.ly/2QeBfkH

🎨⛏️How are #art and #mining connected? Looking forward to chairing this panel 'Creatives and Community Perceptions of Mining' this Friday 13th Jan. with @peopleandmining @PactWorld @RCA @ArtInitiatives_ @EarthSynergists Book your place now to join: eventbrite.co.uk/e/people-and-m…

💡 Join us to explore the opportunities and challenges that lie at the intersection of #people & #mining in this online panel discussion tomorrow at 14:00 hosted by @peopleandmining ➡️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/people-and-m…

Our first-panel discussion of 2023 - Creatives and Community Perceptions of Mining will explore how art, including contemporary cases like jewellery, GIS mapping & painting, can contribute to shaping attitudes & reflect public perception. Sign up now live lnkd.in/e2PRy79Z

The #SUMEXrepository is one of the two components which make up the #SUMEXtoolkit developed for our Community of Practice. The toolkit comprises a knowledge repository of good practices & a MOOC. Discover the Repository ➡️ bit.ly/3zHv8Ls

📢New edition of our #WorldBarometer: "Australia to become 'more assertive' on foreign investment in critical minerals" & "Triple Win: How Mining Can Benefit Africa’s Citizens, Their Environment and the Energy Transition" (@NRGInstitute) - Full selection ➡️bit.ly/2QeBfkH

Great to see our article reflecting on the geoscientist communication workshop we organised with @peopleandmining, @OreDepositsHub, and the Social Practice Forum published in @geoscientistmag. Thanks again to the workshop team, attendees, and team that got this article out!

How does a collision between a Chinese fishing boat & Japanese coast guard in 2010 wake up the world to the ‘geostrategic reality' of China’s monopoly (78% of the world market) on Rare Earths? Find out in this new @BBCRadio4 series with @MishaGlenny (1/6): bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/…