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ABx Group

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With a sustainability conscience , ABx Group is changing perceptions of mining

With three divisions , Australian mining business , ABx Group ( ABx ), is altering perceptions of the industry across the region . Its operations focus on minimizing environmental impact yet maximizing revolutionary capacity – a unique concept among mining companies .

Although mining and sustainability are not typically discussed in harmony , we sit down with Dr Mark Cooksey , Managing Director and CEO of ABx , to shed light on how the two areas can sometimes coincide .
“ With any new idea in the minerals and metals industry , you must consider the fundamentals : economic factors , environmental impact , commercial aspects , political considerations , and community expectations ,” Mark begins . “ It ’ s not just about the financial metrics of a project , although of course that ’ s crucial , but about the wider social impact .
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