Environmental, social and governance: an innovative approach to mining leak detection
The range of benefits presented by a mining operation cannot be denied, but neither can the disadvantages, especially if a mining leak occurs.
In this recent feature for Australian Pipeliner, Atmos’ Vice President (Business Development) Kaidy Kho discusses the importance of a multilayered approach to mining pipeline leak detection that considers the following factors:
Environmental
- Protecting against external damage
- Reducing environmental impact
- Optimizing natural resource
Social
- Understanding the people impacted by a mining operation and why
- Adding social value
Governance
- Considering future mining compliance
- Upholding a social license to operate
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