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Social licence, providence, image and the north future fears for miners

MANAGING the social licence to operate, proving the origin of the minerals mined, improving the mining industry’s image and better embracing Asia are key concerns for the sector.

Bill Johnston (left), Laura Garran, Jim Beyer, Miranda McLachlan and Kirsty Danby.

Bill Johnston (left), Laura Garran, Jim Beyer, Miranda McLachlan and Kirsty Danby.

The question of future trends was put to a panel at yesterday's Western Australian Mining Club lunch. The panel was made up of WA Minister for Mines Bill Johnston, Newmont Mining group executive of...

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