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Is the African Mining Sector Ready to Respond to the Opportunities Offered by the Energy Transition?

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With the global surge in demand for critical minerals, the security of supply has become paramount. With its vast mineral reserves, Africa is poised to play a leading role in the energy transition. The continent’s potential...more

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June 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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Australian Update - Australia and EU Enter Into Critical and Strategic Minerals Partnership - On 28 May 2024, Australia and the European Union (EU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a bilateral partnership to...more

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Accelerating EU Mineral Permitting: The Critical Raw Materials Act

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In the latest article from our Striking the Balance: Permitting Reforms for Mining and the Energy Transition series, we explore the EU’s recent efforts to streamline the mine permitting process via the Critical Raw Materials...more

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March 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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Australian Update - Australian Securities and Investments Commission Continues Greenwashing Enforcement Efforts - On 28 February 2024, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) reported that an outsourced...more

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Impacts of Canada and Australia Collaboration on Critical Minerals

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Despite challenging capital markets for mining companies, the PDAC conference saw relative enthusiasm and optimism amongst its attendees. One area of particular focus for governments remains efforts to encourage investment in...more

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Jackie Donald on her career path, lessons learnt and global trends in mining

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Meet Jackie Donald, a senior associate from our global mining practice and one of the delegates attending the global Mining Indaba 2024 conference this year, which is focused on the development of mining interests in Africa....more

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Key 2024 Arbitration Trends In A Changing World

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2023 was another year of change brought by global factors, such as the Russia-Ukraine war, the rising trend of protectionism, the continued and increased disruption to supply chains, and inflation — all factors that are set...more

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Latin America Focus - Fall 2023

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As we embark on our third year of Latin America Focus, the ever-evolving landscape in the region brings fresh opportunities and challenges for local, regional and international businesses. After an extremely positive...more

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ESG Policy Update – Australia

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Australia Update - ACCC Releases its Guidance on Making Environmental and Sustainability Claims - As previously reported by K&L Gates, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (the ACCC) released its long-awaited...more

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Mining & Metals 2023: Lifting the fog of uncertainty

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Geopolitical risks and inflationary pressures may have overtaken ESG as the top concerns for the mining & metals sector, but there is little expectation that ESG factors will diminish for investors and firms in 2023....more

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Critical Materials for the Energy Transition: Of “Rare Earths” and Even Rarer Minerals

As the world pursues ambitious net-zero carbon emission goals, demand is soaring for the critical materials required for the technologies leading the energy transition. Lithium may be the most well-known of these inputs due...more

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Mining & metals 2022: ESG and energy transition – the sector's biggest opportunity

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Against a backdrop of record commodity prices and the pressure for miners to boost their ESG credentials, the sector is seeking to position itself as a trusted partner in fighting climate change. Will 2022 cement the mining &...more

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ESG credentials driving value for miners on US exchanges

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Investors are returning to mining & metals amid an almost unprecedented rally in the US capital markets that is taking place despite the continued economic challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic - Those companies that...more

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Examining the ABC risks as the mining & metals sector gains critical momentum

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Key considerations around bribery and corruption risks, as the mining & metals sector is gaining critical momentum in the world's energy transition toward a low-carbon future. Mining & metals in a low-carbon world - The...more

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A new wave of resource nationalism in the mining & metals industry

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Analysts are predicting the advent of a new commodity super-cycle, powered by the economic recovery and the energy transition narrative. The mining & metals industry may be facing a renewed period of intense resource...more

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Taking ESG seriously: The crucial role of mining investors in the energy transition

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Taking ESG matters seriously improves business performance; ESG best practice must become integral to the business and should be a "given" in any mining project. In November, world leaders, policy makers and climate...more

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Digitalising the mining & metals global supply chain: 2019 sustainability update

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As corporate responsibility evolves, and the focus on corporate sustainability grows, more businesses in the mining and metals and related sectors are referencing the long-term potential of blockchain technology and platforms...more

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