Author Archives: Donato Pena
Australia Case Study: ‘Social License’ Discourse in Mining Reports
An academic review of 146 sustainability reports from major Australian mining firms reveals how companies [...]
South Africa Field Research: Engagement in Mine Closure Context
New field research from South Africa highlights the importance of proactive, trust-based stakeholder engagement during [...]
Mining as Sustainable Development: Social License vs. State License
A new academic article explores the tension between state-issued licenses and community acceptance in mining [...]
Cobalt Holdings Launches $230M IPO to Absorb Global Surplus
On May 12, 2025, Cobalt Holdings announced a $230 million IPO on the London Stock [...]
Mali Hearing Over Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto Gold Complex Signals LTO Strain
Resolute Mining’s Syama gold mine in Mali has launched a significant expansion, renewing debates about [...]
New Theory: Social License to Automate in Mining
As automation accelerates in global mining—from AI-driven drilling to autonomous haul trucks—researchers from the University [...]
EU-Centric Framework: SLO Models for “Mine-of-the-Future”
A 2025 study supported by the European Commission proposes an innovative Social License to Operate [...]
Evolving Models of Community Engagement in Peru´s mining sector
Academic research is reshaping how community engagement is understood in Peru’s mining sector. Moving beyond [...]
Stakeholders and CSR in Mining: Systematic Review (2018–2025)
A systematic review of CSR practices in the mining industry (2018–2025) finds that initiatives co-designed [...]
Applying Procedural Justice in NIMBY Infrastructure Projects
A new study in Buildings underscores the critical role of procedural justice in securing the [...]