The mining sector operates under constant and ever-increasing scrutiny. From employees, local communities and politicians, all the way to international investors, governments and intergovernmental bodies. There is tremendous pressure to improve the developmental, social and environmental behaviours of the industry. As investors, we aim to maximise the long-term returns of our portfolios, but we also have a wider role to play. We must operate in ways that satisfy fundamental responsibilities on human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption. It is hard to imagine a world where...
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