The interview underscores the growing importance of ESG considerations in the early stages of mineral exploration. While much of the industry's ESG focus is on mine development and operations, Teresa highlights how early risk assessment—covering water availability, social impact, and climate change—can prevent costly challenges later. Some companies are proactively integrating climate predictions into their planning, but others, particularly in junior exploration, remain focused on short-term objectives.
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This thought leadership piece is in partnership with the Mining Journal's Future of Exploration.
