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Mining can often seem more #challenging than other industries—partly because it’s less understood. This lack of familiarity can create uncertainty and hesitation among investors and stakeholders. But at its core, mining isn’t so different, according to Benjamin Gallezot.
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"It is not the same sector anymore" -Saudi Arabia's Abdulrahman AlBelushi on the growing complexity of the mining industry. Do you agree? #Mining #CriticalMinerals #Industry
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Did you know that 90% of the 300,000 mining workers in the US are set to retire in the next 15 years? (1/3)
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According to Benedikt Sobotka, former chief of Eurasian Resources Group and current founding co-chair of the Global Battery Alliance, this opens up a huge opportunity for people with the right skills to land long-term, well-paid jobs. (2/3)
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And since mines usually run for 30 years, these are jobs that can support you—and even your kids—for decades. #Mining #Employment #Development
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Benjamin Gallezot, France's Interministerial Delegate for the Supply of Strategic Minerals and Metals on the importance of #recycling in EU raw material supply. A recent project by @imperialcollege in partnership with UK clean technology group @AltiliumM , found that... (1/3)
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recycled materials could supply up to 40% of the UK's #EV battery mineral needs by 2040. But according to critics, such solutions are not scalable. What's your take? Further reading in comments 👇 (2/3)
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Last year, the Financial Times published an article that sparked a heated debate around the growing #antiwoke sentiment and how it's affecting diversity in the #mining industry. Here's what Gabriela Love had to say about the issue, in a recent webinar. What is your stance?
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"We're doing a lot of matchmaking between Saudi investors and explorers" - Abdulrahman AlBelushi, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources / Future Minerals Forum (1/2)
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So far, 80 companies have secured exploration land, supported by matchmaking efforts between #Saudi investors and international explorers. The government is also providing direct financial support. Watch the full interview - lnkd.in/eHJXHvC9 (2/2)
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Many assume #mining is simply a "necessary evil" for the green transition—an unfortunate trade-off between environmental, social, and economic priorities. But is that really the case? (1/4)
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Sobotka said in an interview with @Becomingthesky that the reality is more complex, and the industry itself hasn’t always been effective at showcasing the positive impact it has. (3/4)
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What do you think? Is mining fairly represented in the broader #sustainability conversation? Further reading - lnkd.in/epigUiB7 - lnkd.in/ed9NXGXt - lnkd.in/eXRK6n8c
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"We need to create a work environment where women feel that their ideas are heard and valued because most of the time we just feel that we're tolerated," said Ana Bessa, BEng from Anglo American. Do you think mining is doing enough for women in the industry? #Gender #Voices
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"(Minerals) are kind of the nucleus [...] they're really the feedstock for the green transition and for the industry," Bernd Schäfer of @EITRawMaterials said in conversation with MM. #Albania #GreenTransition #Electrification #Sustainability #RawMaterials #Energy
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"We feel as though we have to act in a certain way in order to be recognised as not being emotional..." @WIM_UK MD Stacy Hope said during a Mining Magazine webinar hosted by @Becomingthesky #WomenInMining #Emotional #Workplace
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In 2025, the Saudi Arabian Kingdom will make 50,000 square kilometers of land available for exploration—up from 10,000 square kilometers—through its licensing process. #SaudiArabia #Gold #Mining #Minerals @FutureMineral: Mining Magazine speaks we Abdulrahman AlBelushi
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