ESG: Our pathway to a stronger, greener mining sector

Insight

Environmental, social and governance factors are rapidly transforming the mining sector, presenting investors, mining operators and industry participants with a range of challenges and opportunities across the value chain. The way forward is clear – we must engage with these issues head on, or risk being left behind.

From identifying ESG opportunities in M&A and moving towards cleaner mining operations, to managing the risks of novel claims, we break down eight key considerations to help you innovate and lead when it comes to ESG.

Top issues for miners

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Key Contacts

If you have any questions, or would like to know how this might affect your business, phone, or email these key contacts.

Jay is an energy, resources and infrastructure lawyer and is head of our global mining team.

Key Services

Corporate

Mergers and Acquisitions

Key Sectors

Mining

Energy

+61 8 9211 7877 / + 61 7 3258 6619

Sian is a resources, energy and infrastructure lawyer, predominantly advising mining and infrastructure companies on transactions ranging from strategic operational matters, development and expansion projects, port and rail infrastructure, and private M&A.

+61 7 3258 6591

Tim is a corporate lawyer specialising in governance, disclosure and ESG matters.

Key Services

ESG, Sustainability and Responsible Business

Corporate Governance

Key Sectors

Climate Change

+61 2 9225 5794

Mark is a Partner focusing on regulatory disputes, investigations and public law.

Key Services

Administrative and Public Law

Commercial Litigation

Key Sectors

Banks

Energy

+61 2 9225 5440

Greg is a senior corporate and M&A lawyer.

Key Services

Mergers and Acquisitions

Public mergers and acquisitions

Key Sectors

Mining

Energy mergers and acquisitions

+44 20 7466 2771

Melanie is an environment, planning and communities lawyer and leads our Perth team.

Key Services

Environment, Planning and Communities

Native Title and Indigenous Heritage

Key Sectors

Mining

Oil and Gas

+61 8 9211 7560

Rebecca is a corporate partner specialising in the energy and natural resources sectors. She is the head of our Paris Energy, Mining and Infrastructure team.

Key Services

Corporate

Mergers and Acquisitions

Key Sectors

Energy

Mining

+33 1 53 57 78 31