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Invisible mining and the resource management competency framework for a world in transition
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Climate change Biodiversity crisis Rising inequality Poverty Social conflicts
Invisible MiningThe global context
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Source: https://feralatlas.supdigital.org/world/capital
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All ores are equal Cash costs Low revenue Poor social and
environmental performance
Invisible MiningThe impact of commoditization
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Source: https://feralatlas.supdigital.org/world/capitalSource: SNL Metals & Mining
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Value transferredto downstream industries
Invisible MiningThe impact of commoditization
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Source: https://feralatlas.supdigital.org/world/capitalSource: StartupAUS in Business Insider AU
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Public opposition Resources nationalism
Invisible MiningPolitical and social constraints
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Source: https://feralatlas.supdigital.org/world/capital
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Options:
1. Domestic supply
2. Trade
Invisible MiningSecuring access to resources
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Source: https://feralatlas.supdigital.org/world/capital
PROBLEMS:
Public oppositionHigh costs
Low grade/small deposits
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Options:
1. Domestic supply
2. Trade
Invisible MiningComprehensive extraction
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Source: https://feralatlas.supdigital.org/world/capital
PROBLEMS:
Public oppositionHigh costs
Low grade/small deposits
Hilton et al. (2018). Transforming our world’s natural resources: A step change for the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources?
SOLUTIONS:
‘comprehensive extraction’
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Combination of current progress in:
1. R&D
2. Investment
3. Skills
Invisible MiningUnfolding
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Source: https://feralatlas.supdigital.org/world/capital
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Combination of current progress in:
1. R&D
2. Investment
3. Skills
Invisible MiningUnfolding
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Source: https://feralatlas.supdigital.org/world/capital
Florence copper project in ArizonaSource: https: https://www.northernminer.com/news/in-situ-copper-leaching-is-a-proven-technology/1003769650/
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/18/science/shipworm-rocks-sand.html
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Combination of current progress in:
1. R&D
2. Investment
3. Skills
Invisible MiningUnfolding
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Combination of current progress in:
1. R&D
2. Investment
3. Skills
Invisible MiningUnfolding
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Currently working on a new Guidance Note on Competency Requirements, which would replace the two existing Guidance Notes on Evaluator Qualifications and Competent Person requirements
Competent Person Task ForceSynthetic report
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Currently working on a new Guidance Note on Competency Requirements, which would replace the two existing Guidance Notes on Evaluator Qualifications and Competent Person requirements
Given that advances in technology, knowledge and the interdependencies of several resource types are diversified and complex, the CP TF acknowledges that there are no universal competency requirements for people using the UNFC and the UNRMS.
Competent Person Task ForceSynthetic report
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WEEK 2021 | ENABLING SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLES IN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 26-30 April 2021 | Geneva
Currently working on a new Guidance Note on Competency Requirements, which would replace the two existing Guidance Notes on Evaluator Qualifications and Competent Person requirements
Given that advances in technology, knowledge and the interdependencies of several resource types are diversified and complex, the CP TF acknowledges that there are no universal competency requirements for people using the UNFC and the UNRMS.
However, since transparency and accountability are crucial to maintaining public trust in the UNFC and the UNRMS, the CP TF is preparing sector-neutral recommendations regarding competency requirements of individuals who prepare estimates pertaining to the quantities and value of resources
Competent Person Task ForceSynthetic report
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WEEK 2021 | ENABLING SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLES IN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 26-30 April 2021 | Geneva
Aaron Johnson (AIPG), Ed Swindell (Geological Society of South Africa – GSSA), Frank
Denelle (Independent Consultant and Chair Renewable Energy Working Group), Gbenga
Okunlola (Geological Society of Africa), Gerlee Bayanjargal (CRIRSCO), Hendrik Falck
(Geoscientists Canada), Isabel Fernandez (EFG), Jean-Felix Mupande (Organisation des
Géologues du Congo), Marit Brommer (International Geothermal Association), Michael
Neumann (EFG), Nahla Boury (Boury Global Energy Consultants Ltd), Olaf Klarner (Klarenco
LLC), Oliver Bonham (TG GGP-IUGS), Roger Dixon (CRIRSCO), Ruth Allington (PERC),
Sandra Müller (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland),
Turysbekova Gaukhar (Satbayev University), Vitor Correia (Intraw and Chair)
Competent Person Task ForceMembers
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Vitor CorreiaChair Competent Person Task Force SG INTRAW @vitor_eurgeolUNECEDate 29 I 04 I 2021, Geneva
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