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Out at Sea: What Mining Investors Need to Know in 2026

Ludovic Rollin - March 17, 2026

This article examines how deep-sea tailings placement (DSTP) has evolved from a technical disposal method into a strategic, financial, and reputational decision, as tightening regulation, ESG-driven capital, stakeholder resistance, and scientific uncertainty reshape the landscape

TAGS: deep-sea tailings placement, DSTP, mining ESG, tailings governance, responsible sourcing, marine waste disposal, mining investment 2026, social licence to operate, IRMA standard, critical minerals mining, mining regulation, sustainable mining
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Targeted Engagement Supports Vulnerable Groups in Mining Communities

Vassie Maharaj, Lethabo Sekele, Lynette Herbst - September 12, 2025

Engaging vulnerable groups in mining communities enhances inclusivity and drives sustainable outcomes.

TAGS: Mining Communities, Vulnerable Groups, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Development, Sustainable Development
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Bridging the Gap Between Social Performance Assessments, Plans and Implementation

Lynette Herbst - May 1, 2025

This presentation examines the gap between social performance policies and implementation in projects, offering case studies and recommendations for practical solutions.

TAGS: Stakeholder Engagement, International Standards, Social Performance, Resettlement and Livelihood Restoration, Sustainable Livelihoods
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Managing Mining Project Impacts on a Community in the Context of High Levels of Biodiversity and the Presence of Established ASM – A Case Study from West Africa

Fiona Cessford, D. Limpitlaw, J. Njuma - November 7, 2024

Mining projects have been economic and social disruptors long before the term gained currency with the onset of the 4th Industrial Revolution.

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Vulnerable Voices in Mining

Vassie Maharaj, Lynette Herbst, Lethabo Sekele - November 7, 2024

Mining and infrastructure projects should listen to the voices of surrounding communities. There is a growing emphasis on the need for large-scale mining and infrastructure projects to safeguard the rights of specific groups within the surrounding communities.

TAGS: Infrastructure, Artisanal Miners, Involuntary Settlement, Livelihood Restoration, Mining Industry, Communities, Vulnerable Groups, Human Rights
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