Forging the Future: Insights from the Inaugural Mining Social License Summit
Todd Chapman, Tracy Bame, David Clarry and Adam Hawkins laugh with eachother while taking part in the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ.
On April 25, 2024, the University of Arizona School of Mining & Mineral Resources launched its inaugural Mining Social License Summit.
Intended to share knowledge about the latest strategies for building and maintaining community trust in the mining industry, the Summit was sponsored by School of Mining & Mineral Resources industry partners Freeport-McMoRan and the Lundin Group.
The first-of-its-kind forum shared best practices, and the latest thinking and technologies for building, maintaining, and rebuilding social license to operate for mining.
“I am glad you are all here for this critical conversation,” said Misael Cabrera, director of the School of Mining & Mineral Resources, during his opening remarks. “Critical because our planet urgently needs abundant, economic minerals but most people do not realize it. Minerals to house and sustain a growing global population, minerals for technology and defense, minerals for green energy and green transportation. It is a critical conversation because in many geographies around the world, we have willing investors, strong environmental protections, and responsible mining companies, but we lack the social license to operate."
Misael Cabrera laughs and engages with attendee at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
Misael Cabrera delivers opening remarks at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
Misael Cabrera, Tracy Bame and David Clarry share their thoughts at the Mining Social License Summit at the University of Arizona on April 25th, 2024.
David Clarry, Tracy Bame, Adam Hawkins and Todd Chapman are pictured in front of Mining Social License Summit Sign. sponsored by Freeport-McMoRan and Lundingroup.
Jack Lundin gives sponsor's address on behalf of Lundingroup at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
U.S. Ambassador Todd Chapman delivers keynote at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
Audience gives attention to guest speakers at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
David Clarry, Lindsey Bungartz, Matt King, Nathan Monash and Tracy Bame share thoughts during panel "Gaining Social License: How and with Whom?" at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ.
Cabrera invited attendees to contemplate a future:
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when mining companies and the geographies they operate in continuously improve their environmental stewardship, community outreach, and tribal engagement.
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when there is broad consensus that mining is not just necessary, but essential for human civilization.
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where there is agreement that mining, when done responsibly, is not the enemy of the environment but a catalyst to save it.
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when geographies and companies that mine responsibly are embraced as the mineral suppliers of choice.
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where everyday people understand that many of the best things in life are brought to us by minerals and mining.
The Summit was packed with valuable content, including presentations from more than 20 thought leaders from across the industry, tours of the UArizona San Xavier Mining Laboratory & Mission Mine and the Arizona Gem and Mineral Museum, and an informative VoconiQ workshop.
Torivio Fodder's thoughts are shared from prerecorded interview in his absense during the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
Willard Antone III, LeRoy Shingoitewa, Collette Brown-Rodriguez and Mark Podlasly are pictured in front of the Mining Social License Sign, sponsored by Freeport-McMoRan and Lundingroup.
Audience members pictured at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
Audience members engage at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
Collette Brown-Rodriguez, Mark Podlasly, LeRoy Shingoitewa and Willard Antone III share thoughts during panel "Addressing Barriers to Effective Engagement: License to Operate and Native Nations and First Nations" at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ.
Audience members and guest speakers engage at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
Attendees engage with one another at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
UArizona School of Mining and Mineral Resources staff are pictured at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ.
David Clarry shares thoughts at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
Nathan Monash shares thoughts in panel "Gaining Social License: How and with Whom?" at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
Lindsey Bungartz shares thoughts at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
Matt King shares thoughts during panel at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25th, 2024
David Clarry, Lindsey Bungartz, Matt King, Nathan Monash and Tracy Bame share thoughts during panel "Gaining Social License: How and with Whom?" at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ.
David Clarry, Jodi Banta and Lindsey Bungartz are pictured at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
Lindsey Bungartz, Matt King, Tracy Bame, David Clarry and Nathan Monash engage with one another at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ.
Lindsey Bungartz, Matt King, Nathan Monash, Tracy Bame and David Clarry are pictured in front of Mining Social License Summit sign, sponsored by Freeport-McMoRan and Lundingroup.
Misael Cabrera and Jodi Banta pictured at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ.
Paul Hébert pictured in front of the Mining Social License Summit sign, sponsored by Freeport-McMoRan and Lundingroup.
Dario Alvarez speaks during session "Mining Community Voice: Using Technology to Cut Through the Noise" at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ.
Kieren Moffat speaks during panel "Mining Community Voice: Using Technology to Cut Through the Noise" at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ.
Grupo Mexico Irma Potes shares her thoughts in panel "Reaching a Broader Audience: Owning Mining's Image Through Proactive Engagement" at the Mining Social License in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
Dario Alvarez, Mckinsey Lyon, Ryan Sistad, Kathy Graul and Irma Potes discuss how to build positive public awareness at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ.
Music students funded by Grupo Mexico perform at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
Dario Alvarez, Kieren Moffat, and Hugo Bonilla are pictured in front of Mining Social License Summit Sign, sponsored by Freeport-McMoRan and Lundingroup.
Audience members give attention to guest speakers during the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
Collette Brown-Rodriguez shares thoughts at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
LeRoy Shingoitewa shares thoughts during panel "Addressing Barriers to Effective Engagement: License to Operate and Native Nations and First Nations" at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
U.S. Ambassador Todd Chapman delivers keynote at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
Clarissa Ann Escamilla is pictured in front of Mining Social License Summit sign, sponsored by Freeport-McMoRan and Lundingroup.
Freeport-McMoRan's Tracy Bame shares her thoughts at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ.
U.S. Ambassador Todd Chapman shares thoughts in wrap-up round table at the Mining Social License Summit at the University of Arizona on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
Jack Lundin gives sponsor's address on behalf of Lundingroup at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ on Thursday, April 25th, 2024.
UArizona School of Mining and Mineral Resources K-12 Education Outreach Coordinator Christ Earnest (2nd from L) with student workers at the Mining Social License Summit in Tucson, AZ.
Mining Social License Summit attendees engage at the University of Arizona on Thursday, April 25th, 2024