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Published: 14 February 2014

Mining and Metals in a Sustainable World

This scoping paper investigates the role and contribution of mining and metals in a sustainable world, offering one possible vision for the sector. Highlighting key issues and trends on the topic, the paper informs the Governors for the Mining & Metals Industry so they can identify the work activities for the Forum’s Mining & Metals team that will best support the Industry Partners.

This scoping paper investigates the role and contribution of mining and metals in a sustainable world, offering one possible vision for the sector. Highlighting key issues and trends on the topic, the paper informs the Governors for the Mining & Metals Industry so they can identify the work activities for the Forum’s Mining & Metals team that will best support the Industry Partners.

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