The conference will address all sustainability issues related to the minerals industry. Emphasis will be given to the following topics:
- Best practices and sustainable mining practices
- Life cycle assessment
- Sustainable land use and raw materials supply issues
- Mineral resources policy
- Social contributions and environmental performance
- Sustainability in Minerals Education
- Certification, Evaluation and Auditing
- Emerging economies
- Nature conservation and climate change
- Risk management
- Health and safety
- Sustainability reporting
- Sustainability in oil and gas development
- Technological developments
- Local communities and good governance
- Capacity building & human resources