Conference summary

  Yulia Chekunaeva provided a top-down perspective on what climate change may mean for the metals and mining industry. The metals consumption is growing in line with GDP and population growth. So, in 2015 – 196 governments pledged to decarbonise amid climate change and a set of very important commitments came out from recent COP …

  Ayuna Nechaeva – how LSEG supports companies with their disclosures & who is going to finance the transition? At COP 26 it was estimated that hundreds of trillions will be required to enable the transition to a low carbon economy. Climate change is a priority for policymakers, issuers, investors, and the whole world. In …

  Panel 1: ESG & Sustainable Mining. Insights into company case studies was moderated by Jane Joughin, SRK Consulting (UK) Panelists:  ·         Yulia Chekunaeva, Director, Capital Markets and Strategic Initiatives, En+ Group ·         Tania Tchedaeva, Director, Corporate Governance & Company Secretary, Polymetal International ·         Anastasia Kuskova, Head of Sustainability and Transformation, Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) ·         …

Sergeevskoe (Russia): From prospective ground to pilot mining & beyond. Copper-silver Discovery Of Global Significance. Alexander Yakubchuk, Exploration Director & Vice-President Exploration, Orsu Metals & Azarga Metals In his first presentation, Alexander talked about the history and development of the Unkur Copper-Silver Project. He covered, location, deposits, and production details of the project. Following that …

https://2021.minexeurasia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Tony-Rex.mp4 Dr. Tony Rex, Corporate Consultant (Water), SRK Consulting (UK) Tony Rex has spoken about climate change adaptation, what it could lead to, and possible solutions. He focused on key areas of concern to mining companies; presented Example Adaptations to Build Resilience into Mining Projects and Operations; covered GISTM and key issues with tailings dams. …

https://2021.minexeurasia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Panel_2-new.mp4   Panel 2: Net Zero mining – setting and achieving realistic targets was co-moderated by Lev Gantly, Simmons & Simmons and Ben James, Simmons & Simmons   The panel included:   Elena Haykin, Co-founder and CEO, Climate Governance Initiative (Russia) Roberto Gonzalez, Principal - Green Economy Climate Action. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development …

  Barry Davis, Scythian Mining Group made a presentation from Kazakhstan with the headline message: “Back to the Past for a Better Future”. In his presentation, Barry highlighted that there are plenty of opportunities in the mining industry in light of the new climate change strategies. Barry has also explained what steps Scythian Mining Group …

  Anthony Benham spoke about the top environmental and social issues that the mining industry can face from investors. He covered in detail embedding ESG at the early stages of the project talking about possible risks, issues, and mitigation strategies. Key take-aways  Dos Don’ts Get involved in the conversation about ESG Promise too much to …

  Tengiz Bolturuk made a presentation on the mining sector’s future development in Kyrgyzstan. He provided an overview of the different deposits located across Kyrgyzstan. Tengiz also covered advantages of investment in the Kyrgyz Republic such as low electricity and labor cost and tax rates, visa-free regime for many counties, and many others. He also …

  Panel 4: Blockchain and other Digital Governance Systems in the Mining Industry – was moderated by Tanya Matveeva, Geologist, KAMNI Chain The panel consisted of: Hugo Brodie, Vice President – Sustainability, London Metal Exchange Michelle Ash, Chief Executive Officer, GEOVIA, Dassault Systemes Anna Poberezhna, Founder & CEO, Smart4Tech Johan Knapp, Business Lead – ESG, …