Mine the gap: connecting water risks and disclosure in the mining sector

This paper outlines potential water-related risks facing the mining industry and highlights important gaps in water-related disclosure. It focuses on global hardrock minerals operations and does not cover industrial or fuel minerals.

Water issues are becoming a considerable factor affecting growth and profitability of companies in many regions of the world. This paper outlines potential water-related risks facing the mining industry and highlights important gaps in water-related disclosure. The purpose is to provide information, questions, and tools to help the financial community better evaluate water-related risks facing mining companies. This research focuses on global hardrock minerals operations and does not cover industrial or fuel minerals.