2025 AusIMM Underground Operators Conference – Keynote – Out from underground – planning to produce: operational ESG for mine development and operations

Keynote Title – “Out from underground – planning to produce: operational ESG for mine development and operations”

B Harvey¹ and G Deans²

1. Director, Resolution88, Melbourne Vic 3000. Email: bruce.harvey@resolution88.com.au
2. Director, Modifying Factors, Adelaide SA, 5000. Email: geoff.deans@modfiyingfactors.com

This paper supports a keynote presentation at the AusIMM Underground Operators Conference in Adelaide, April 2025.

The paper itself is intended as a short guidance note on ESG matters in the extractive sector and ESG-related accountability for mining professionals, with specific reference to underground minerals project development and operations.

The keynote material is covered in the Extended Abstract attached.