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We are providing expertise and knowledge to guide well-informed decisions on mineral resource use strategies for the benefit of the mining industry, governments and communities in Australia and internationally. Our national-scale surveys into community attitudes on mining are the first of their kind and provide critical data and insight into the issues surrounding mining's social licence to operate.

Australian attitudes toward mining : latest results

A national survey of 8,020 citizens reveals what mining means to Australians in 2017. The survey covers the perceived benefits and negative impacts of the industry, as well as views on fairness, confidence in governance and trust. The results aim to add a new perspective to conversations about how mining takes place in Australia.

Australian attitudes toward mining : 2014

A national survey reveals the importance of mining to Australia and Australians and uncovers a wealth of information on benefits and impacts of mining that contribute to public acceptance and the industry’s ‘social licence to operate’.

Chinese attitudes towards mining - citizen survey

A national survey in China brings the voice of its citizens into a conversation about the role of mining.

Chilean attitudes to mining – Citizen survey Other initiatives

A national survey reveals the importance of mining to Chile and Chileans and uncovers a wealth of information on benefits and impacts of mining that contribute to public acceptance and the industry’s ‘social licence to operate’.
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