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An introduction to reporting in the extractive sector

Reporting is the practice of publicly disclosing and communicating the economic, environmental, and social performance of a company. Sustainability reporting is crucial for a sustainable business. However, it is not …

Introductory article to permitting

What is the process of designing and planning new extractive operations? Industrial activities, such as mineral extraction, similar to any other human activity, impact human society (provides resources or endangers …

Practices and system change potential

Welcome to our ‘expert insight’ activity, which will provide interesting analyses of Land Use planning practices. We hope you will enjoy the exciting materials that we have prepared! Current practices …

Health and safety in the extractive sector

The SUMEX sustainability framework describes a number of aspects that we consider as relevant for the sustainable management of the extractive industry. Amongst these, in the social and societal responsibility …

The valued components approach

In this article we will highlight two instances of effective rehabilitation efforts of quarries. The benefits and effectiveness of this approach will be looked at through the lens of a …