SD06 will focus on Enduring Value – The Australian Minerals Industry Framework for Sustainable Development. 

SD06: Operating For Enduring Value brings together leaders, experts and practitioners from around the world to exchange ideas, information and practical examples of sustainable development. Based on Enduring Value - The Australian Minerals Industry Framework for Sustainable Development, the comprehensive five-day program explores global, national, and regional issues and solutions. Throughout the week delegates are challenged by case studies, presentations, workshops and tours.

Now in its 31st year, the annual Sustainable Development Conference is recognised internationally as the leading minerals industry forum for sustainable development and its practical execution through cooperative partnerships with industry, government and community.

Presenters from around Australia and the world will provide operational examples of how they have managed to meet the responsibilities described in Enduring Value elements and where there are still challenges.

Speakers include:
- Earthworks Action, President and Executive Director, Stephen D'Esposito (United States, via Satellite)
Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management & Policy, Dr Manley Begay (United States)
- Chairman and Co-Founder Pro Natura, Dr Marcelo de Andrade (Brazil)
- SAFEMAP Chief Executive, Mr Corrie Pitzer (Canada)
- ICMM Secretary General, Mr Paul Mitchell (UK)
- Business futurist, Mr Ross Honeywill (Australia)
- National Native Title Tribunal President, Mr Graeme Neate (Australia)
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Mr Tom Calma (Australia)
- St James Ethics Centre Executive Director, Dr Simon Longstaff (Australia)
- Transparency International Australia Executive Director, Michael Ahrens (Australia)

Program Update....
The Hon John Bowler JP MLA will be launching the Strategic Framework for Water Management at 12:30pm on Tuesday 24 October at the conference

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