Miners should do more to change perceptions

“Speaking at the final day of the Diggers and Dealers conference, Cutifani said miners had to take accountability for the current state of the mining industry, and for changing the perception of the industry.

“We have political structures that are looking to skin the industry for everything they can because they see a short-term buck to be made. And we haven’t helped with the way we have been arguing the case,” Cutifani said in Kalgoorlie.

He suggested that mining companies be open to the idea of further investing in social responsibility projects and to engage with local communities to foster a better understanding of the industry. However, he noted that the governments should be a part of this process.”