New realities for stakeholder relations
As confidence returns to commodity markets, investors face new political and stakeholder dynamics.
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News and Articles
Lonmin CEO: ‘Never waste a good crisis’
In a Critical Resource Q&A, Ben Magara identifies stakeholder relationships as key to beating the ‘winner-takes-all’ mindset that besets the industry.
ICMM President: ‘BHP Billiton/Vale’s spill is a wake-up call’
In a Critical Resource Q&A, Tom Butler discusses the Samarco spill and the risk of destroying value in early stage projects.
Bolivia’s Mines Minister: ‘Drastic change is needed’
In a Critical Resource Q&A, Bolivia’s mines minister calls for radical new investor attitudes and reflects on the future of Latin America’s Left.
Gemfields: Consumer ethics drives value
In a Critical Resource Q&A, Gemfields’ CEO highlights the value of an ethical consumer base for extractive companies.
Lundin Petroleum: How fast will the recovery be?
In a Critical Resource Q&A, Lundin Petroleum’s CEO sees prices bottoming out and says the time is ripe to seize opportunities.
Brexit: full steam to uncertainty
With the referendum on the UK’s EU membership looming, our senior advisors look at what Brexit could mean for energy and extractives firms.
Coal and climate change
Polluting relic of the past or cheap and plentiful source of energy? Critical Resource analyses what the future holds for the coal industry in a 2°C world.
Global Witness: ‘CEOs are forced to think short-term’
In a Critical Resource Q&A, Global Witness’ CEO calls on industry leaders to think long term and predicts increased personal liability for executives.
JPMorgan Q&A: ‘Asset sales are the theme for 2016’
In a Critical Resource Q&A, Neil Gregson – head of JPM’s resources fund – considers prospects for prices bottoming out and bright spots in the market.
Q&A with EBRD: ‘Real bargains in the current market’
In a Critical Resource Q&A, Riccardo Puliti, EBRD’s head of power, energy & natural resources, predicts 2016 will be tough – but opportunities remain.