OppORtunItIeS And A national approach is taken to developing Chile’s CHAllengeS reputation as a world leader in sustainable mining practices. A commitment to technology and ‘green’ Economic Access to Energy and Water innovation sees Chile develop a comparative advantage in sustainable minerals and become a major exporter of technology and services relating to sustainability. Exploration Productivity Diversification Human Benefit for Capital Environmental Communities Sustainability decrease its dependency on imports and lower its greenhouse gas emissions. Research and innovation in unconventional renewable energy and energy storage technologies drives up efficiency and reduces costs. key CHARACteRIStICS The increase in sustainable practices and a more trusted The global trend towards greater accountability in mining regulatory system sees social support for mining rise continues and mining companies around the world seek significantly. This opens up opportunities for new projects out new solutions in environmental and social and reduces opposition to current projects. sustainability. Chile uses its strengths in primary copper production to Global interest in sustainable sourcing of raw materials develop core capabilities in copper recycling and related increases. Sustainability metrics for buildings and consumer services. goods provide greater transparency of sustainable practices across the entire metals and minerals supply chain. key SuppORtIng megAtRendS Chile’s reputation in responsible mining practices gives it a Innovation Imperative comparative advantage as buyers develop a preference for Knowledge Economy Chilean sourced copper e.g. for building materials – Era of Accountability required to meet green standards. The Rise of Recycling makes a large investment in renewable energy to
A national approach is taken to developing Chile’s reputation as a world leader in sustainable mining practices. A commitment to ‘green’ technology and OppORtunItIeS And CHAllengeS Economic Access to innovation sees Chile develop a comparative advantage in sustainable minerals and become a major exporter of technology and services relating to sustainability. Diversification Exploration Energy and Water Productivity Human Capital Environmental Sustainability Benefit for Communities key CHARACteRIStICS The global trend towards greater accountability in mining continues and mining companies around the world seek out new solutions in environmental and social sustainability. Global interest in sustainable sourcing of raw materials increases. Sustainability metrics for buildings and consumer goods provide greater transparency of sustainable practices across the entire metals and minerals supply chain. Chile’s reputation in responsible mining practices gives it a comparative advantage as buyers develop a preference for Chilean sourced copper – e.g. for building materials required to meet green standards. makes a large investment in renewable energy to decrease its dependency on imports and lower its greenhouse gas emissions. Research and innovation in unconventional renewable energy and energy storage technologies drives up efficiency and reduces costs. The increase in sustainable practices and a more trusted regulatory system sees social support for mining rise significantly. This opens up opportunities for new projects and reduces opposition to current projects. Chile uses its strengths in primary copper production to develop core capabilities in copper recycling and related services. key SuppORtIng megAtRendS Innovation Imperative Knowledge Economy Era of Accountability The Rise of Recycling
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