The Future Of Mining Summit 2024
Key Focus Areas
Renewable Energy
Mines are exploring solar, wind, hydro, and other cleaner sources to power operations, decrease reliance on fossil fuels, and mitigate carbon emissions.
ESG
ESG considerations are becoming integral to sustainable and responsible mining practices, influencing investor confidence and industry reputation.
Public Private Partnerships
For sustainability and long term investment in transformative mining projects collaboration between the private sector and public sectors will be very key to cultivate long lasting positive impact through targeted investments that great jobs and change lives.
Technology
Mines are exploring solar, wind, hydro, and other cleaner sources to power operations, decrease reliance on fossil fuels, and mitigate carbon emissions.
Future Skills
Adaptability to rapidly evolving technologies, such as robotics and autonomous systems, will be crucial.
Parallel Industries in Mining Communities
Building non-mining industries will help create a more resilient and balanced economy in mining communities.
Access To Finance
Transitioning mining projects to construction requires substantial investments. Internal cash may be insufficient, necessitating exploration of alternative financing models. Effective financing mechanisms are crucial for successful execution, given the significant capital requirements involved.
Value Chain Development
As Botswana takes bold steps to unlock value from its mineral resources what policies and frameworks must be put in place to ensure value addition and beneficiation industries are set up to process mineral raw materials locally for job creation and bigger economic benefits.
