Despite the fact that sustainable mining practices have been a concern for more than 50 years, they are now more important than ever and technology will be the driving force behind the effivient and sustainable delivery of raw materials.

As mining companies continue to modernize and utilize new technology, they’ve also made significant progress toward sustainability in the industry leading to higher profits while in turn strengthening their reputation among employees and communities. In this article, Lauren offers tips for mining executives on fostering sustainability in their operations.

Many technological improvements in mining have a direct impact on efficiency, but when companies can produce more raw materials with the same amount of labor and resources, improvements in efficiency equate to improvements in sustainability as well.