Bio: Maeve Boland has extensive experience in the private, public, academic, and non-profit sectors in Ireland and the United States, mainly focusing on Earth resources...
Tag: Social
Kyle Pearce – 2025 – Co-design and FPIC
Abstract: The paradox of an irresistible force and an immovable object is occurring The need for critical minerals has become an irresistible force for environmental...
Helen Woodcock – 2025 – The Ripple Effect of Community Collaboration
Speaker Bio Helen Woodcock is a Risk and ESG leader with over a decade of experience in embedding risk, environmental and social impact into corporate strategy. As...
Jeff Geipel – 2024 – Creating backward linkages through local procurement
Abstract Amidst the rush to access critical minerals in the energy transition, host countries are hoping to capitalise by adding value to the raw materials...
Bursting the Bubble – 2024
Mayan Al-Shakarchy Mayan is currently in the On Purpose leadership and social impact program, exploring how businesses can drive positive social change with COOK and...
Anne Thompson – 2024 – The Unrecognized Risk of Parachute (Geo)Science
Abstract Recognizing the risk that Parachute Science presents enables us to work towards new paradigms that build expertise, supports local communities, and ultimately delivers the...
Glenn Sigurdson – 2024 – Pivotal Choices: Risks & Rewards; Reciprocity & Relationships
Abstract Complexities challenging the mining and energy sectors on multiple fronts are longstanding. Over the past 30 years, a dense cloud of norms, standards, metrics,...
Emily Iona Stewart – 2024 – Becoming first choice; How the EU will need to offer true value addition to partners to meet aims on diversifying mineral streams
Abstract Becoming first choice; How the EU will need to offer true value addition to partners to meet aims on diversifying mineral streams. The CRMA...
Jocelyn Fraser – 2024 – The need for systemic change: moving from risk mitigation to business models for sustainability
BioAn instructor and research associate, Dr. Jocelyn Fraser focuses on social risk and social responsibility in the international mining sector. She is particularly interested in...