S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y
stacking of unwanted waste in waste
by digital and sustainable business
yards. Here, I briefly draw the mining
models. I predict digital and sustainabil-
value chain of a mining company that
ity wheels will drive the mining sector.
is driven by a linear economy and one
However, there will be challenges to
driven by a circular economy.
overcome:
Having a recycling plant in a mine site
• A lack of a clearly articulated digital
would help to manage the day to day
and sustainability strategy; no idea
waste that is generated by mining
where to start
operations.
• Complexity, and a lack of priority, focus, and deliverable milestones
CONCLUSION: THERE WILL BE A BIG DEMAND FOR GREEN MINING IN THE FUTURE. 70
The next decade in mining will be driven
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• No great ambition, and a limited budget • A lack of leaders in the organisation who are not brave enough to go the extra mile