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Mining rights vs social licence — why trust is the ultimate currency

Mining rights secure access, social licence secures legitimacy; without trust, investments falter, communities fracture, reputations perish and livelihoods vanish altogether.

  • Mining rights grant resource access, while social licence secures legitimacy.
  • Trust is the ultimate currency in mining-community relationships.
  • Marikana massacre illustrates importance of trust in mining operations.

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