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Financial Viability versus Financial Sustainability: Understanding the Distinction

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Rethinking Financial Sustainability: From Viability to Value Creation The language of ‘sustainability’ in business is notoriously slippery. For some, it remains a byword for financial viability—a shorthand for steady profits and operational endurance. For an increasing number of stakeholders, however, financial sustainability means something richer, more nuanced, and for companies wishing to survive the coming …

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Eliminating Mercury and Cyanide: The Future of Responsible Gold Recovery

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A new gold extraction technology is poised to deliver significant sustainability benefits for the gold mining sector, particularly in regions where environmental and health impacts from traditional extraction methods remain a critical concern. This innovative process, described recently in Nature Sustainability, eliminates the need for highly toxic chemicals such as cyanide and mercury, which are …

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The lithium dilemma: How to power the green revolution without ruining the planet

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Lithium is a vital ingredient for the batteries that run electric vehicles and store renewable energy. As the world shifts away from fossil fuels, the demand for lithium is soaring. But extracting and processing the metal comes at a high environmental and social cost, especially in South America’s Lithium Triangle, where most of the world’s …

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Transparency and accountability in mining and energy projects: Why it matters

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Mining and energy projects are vital for the development of many countries and regions. They provide essential resources, create jobs, and generate revenues. However, these projects also pose significant environmental, social, and governance challenges. How can we ensure that these projects are conducted in a responsible and sustainable manner? How can we prevent corruption, mismanagement, …

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