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:

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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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