Rethinking the Appeal of Mining and Its Role in Climate Change

In this thought-provoking episode of our On the Rocks Masterclass series, host Emily King sits down with Benjamin Cox, a maverick educator and expert in natural capital valuation, to challenge conventional thinking about mining operations.

From water usage to tailings management, discover how reframing our approach to mining assets could unlock billions in value while improving environmental outcomes.

Benjamin, Program Director of the Executive Microcertificate in Economic Leadership for Mining at BRIMM, breaks down complex concepts like natural capital and value-in-use, offering fresh perspectives on how the mining industry can optimize operations by breaking down silos and rethinking traditional metrics.

Whether you're a mining executive looking to maximize asset value or an operations specialist seeking innovative approaches to efficiency, this episode provides actionable insights for transforming how we value and manage mining resources.