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Mining Journal Global Leadership Report 2019

Technology and stakeholder influences are reshaping the workplace, while the skills gap has put the industry’s ability to keep pace with these changes at the required rate into question.

Chris Cann , Managing Editor

This report discusses, among other key issues, what is likely to attract the next generation of mining professionals and whether leadership teams have the necessary skills to transform the workplace.

 

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Introduction

What workers want
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What workers want

Skilled job-seekers want to work for organisations that have a positive impact on the world.

Executive summary

Executive Summary: Industry Survey results
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Executive Summary: Industry Survey results

This report presents two quantitative research chapters: 'Workplace of the future' and 'Leadership'

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Executive interviews: numbers and trends

Four open questions were asked around the workplace of the future.

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Aims & methodology

The primary aim of this research is to investigate drivers shaping the workplace of the future

Workplace of the future

The future of mining is (still) people
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The future of mining is (still) people

People remain the key to unlocking the potential of the fourth industrial revolution

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State of play

Most respondents see their companies performing strongly on matters of human resources

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People

Most people were 'Passionate' about working in mining; few were outwardly unhappy about it.

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Leadership

Leadership and employee groups have starkly different perceptions of leadership's ability

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Future of the workforce

All demographics agreed on the need for mining companies to have 'Morally strong credentials'.

Executive interviews

Richard Adkerson, Freeport-McMoRan
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Richard Adkerson, Freeport-McMoRan

As we now look forward to our two-year strategy, we have some clearly defined objectives.

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Ivan Arriagada, Antofagasta

There is a capital being invested into expanding our districts of operation and resource base

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Rosh Bardien, Gold Fields

Three of our six key strategy pillars are directly relevant for transformation of the workplace.

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Mark Bristow, Barrick Gold

The industry is still so archaic in its approach to managing itself.

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Andrew Cole, OZ Minerals

The most important focus and spend of time has been our organisational strategy and culture

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Mark Cutifani, Anglo American

We have around 80% new players in the top three levels of our leadership.

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Edward Dowling, Polyus

We work on infrastructure and organisation to take advantage of technology and digital acceleration

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Elizabeth Gaines, Fortescue Metals Group

In terms of technology, the key really has been automation.

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Geoffrey Gao, MMG

We see technology and innovation in general as important contributors to MMG's progress.

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Gary Goldberg, Newmont Goldcorp

We use technology because we can see the return, not just for technology's sake.

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Ron Hochstein, Lundin Gold

It is not about investments in things - you can't just bring in anyone and put some technology there

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Sergey Ivanov, ALROSA

We aim to build a certain production system to enable employees to be proactive, motivated and proud

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Graham Kerr, South32

We've invested more than $7 million (A$10 million) in our leaders in the past two years

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Jake Klein, Evolution Mining

Our culture at Evolution is what we regard as absolutely critical to past success and future success

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Peter Marrone, Yamana Gold

To transform the workplace, you must begin with the quality of leadership

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Vitaly Nesis, Polymetal International

New technologies revolve around automation and artificial intelligence.

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Simone Niven, Rio Tinto

The world of work is rapidly changing and the mining industry is not immune.

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Kevin O'Kane, SSR Mining

Last year we started a large initiative to help develop the frontline of supervision in leadership.

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Stuart Tonkin, Northern Star Resources

Technology and innovation really can't be unlocked without people.

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Michael Webb, Nutrien

By using these technologies, we become more efficient and effective.

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Mick Wilkes, OceanaGold

Philosophically, we need to get ahead of the curve in terms of mine safety and embrace technology

Leadership

Futureproofing education for mining
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Futureproofing education for mining

Multifaceted approach from industry and academics required to address skills shortages

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Leadership introduction

The digital survey element asked questions under the leadership theme

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Most desirable leadership skills

'Vision', 'Communication', and 'Lead by example' were voted in as the top three leadership traits

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Greatest threats/risks

'Lack of growth' was voted the greatest threat to companies for a second year in a row.

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Greatest opportunities

Incredibly, this year's ranking barely resembled last year's.

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