Description : Innovation in mineral processing technology can enable mining companies to combine gains in productivity with improvements in environmental management. Although the mining industry has a reputation for technological conservatism, this paper argues that the development, acquisition and assimilation of new technologies may be an increasingly important determinant of a company's competitive position in the context of growing market and regulatory pressures. Specific examples of innovative process and remediation technologies are reviewed, and their ability to improve competitiveness and sustain bestpractice environmental management is linked to the capacity of the company to manage technological and organisational change.
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