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ESG gets a hard edge

Revamped JORC code to force consideration of ESG factors

David Upton
Changes to the JORC code could force explorers to factor ESG into their decision making.

Changes to the JORC code could force explorers to factor ESG into their decision making. | Credits: Photo: Shutterstock

One of lessons for explorers in 2024 was try not to look in places where environmental, social and governance factors could kill any chance of building a mine. The message came from federal environment...

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