The tragic cycle of resource politics
Corruption in oil and mining, real or perceived, fuels resource nationalism, which in turn undermines socially beneficial resource investment, argues Daniel Litvin.
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Head of WWF Marco Lambertini: “Do not leave the environment as an afterthought”
WWF Director General Marco Lambertini makes the business case for sustainability, and shares his thoughts on water stewardship, environmental protection and civil society.
RAW Talks with Daniel Litvin
Critical Resource’s Founder & MD talks with a leading resource-sector website about ‘social licence’ myths and realities.
Ross Beaty: “Trump will be forgotten”
Leading mining entrepreneur Ross Beaty gives his investment tips – and puts the boot in on fossil fuels, Trump and global ‘over-consumption’.
Lukas Lundin: “I have a greater risk appetite than others”
In a Critical Resource Q&A, Lukas Lundin discusses commodity prices, DRC and Ecuador deals, and his hunt for a multi-billion-dollar acquisition.
“Mozambique-scale discoveries are a possibility in Madagascar”
Madagascar’s Minister of Mines and Petroleum sees a bright future for investment in his country, but only if it makes the necessary reforms.
The Trump agenda – what it means for resources and energy
Critical Resource advisors and other leading experts reflect on the implications of Trump’s presidency for energy and resource companies globally.
Guinea mines minister: “Read beyond Simandou headlines”
In a Critical Resource Q&A, Abdoulaye Magassouba argues that recent scandals distract from Guinea’s improvements as an investment destination.
EITI Chair: Mining companies lead transparency agenda
In a Critical Resource Q&A, EITI Chair Fredrik Reinfeldt discusses why oil and gas firms lag behind mining companies on transparency.
New realities for stakeholder relations
As confidence returns to commodity markets, investors face new political and stakeholder dynamics.
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.