Ken Jones

Director of Sustainability B2Gold

Mr. Jones has over 15 years of global experience in the mining industry starting as a consultant, managing Environmental and Social Impact Assessments and project permitting; geochemical characterization and water quality modeling; and reclamation and closure planning for international mining projects in North and South America, Africa and Asia. Mr. Jones joined B2Gold in 2012 in the role of HSE Manager, responsible for establishing programs for engineering and administrative compliance regarding international environmental, health, and safety regulations and best practices. Mr. Jones is currently the company’s Director of Sustainability, overseeing the Environmental and CSR functions for its three operating mines, and development and exploration projects. He leads the development and implementation of the company’s sustainability strategy and programs, including environmental stewardship, community relations and social responsibility, as well as managing its ESG disclosure reporting. Mr. Jones holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Iowa and is a registered Professional Engineer (Colorado, USA).

2024 Agenda Sessions

Securing Critical Minerals: How to Access Land and Manage Displacement Impacts

The energy transition is driving huge growth in the demand for critical minerals
Meeting this demand will require mining companies to access large areas of new land, which will likely result in a significant increase in the number of displaced communities and people
To manage these displacement impacts, mining companies will need to undertake the resulting resettlement and livelihood restoration activities as quickly and efficiently as possible
This session discusses the critical strategic and tactical steps mining companies can and should take to secure access to land and manage related displacement impacts on time and in budget.

Tuesday 06 February 11:40 - 12:10 Stewards Stage

Sustainability Series

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 11:40 02/06/2024 12:10 Securing Critical Minerals: How to Access Land and Manage Displacement Impacts

The energy transition is driving huge growth in the demand for critical minerals
Meeting this demand will require mining companies to access large areas of new land, which will likely result in a significant increase in the number of displaced communities and people
To manage these displacement impacts, mining companies will need to undertake the resulting resettlement and livelihood restoration activities as quickly and efficiently as possible
This session discusses the critical strategic and tactical steps mining companies can and should take to secure access to land and manage related displacement impacts on time and in budget.

Stewards Stage Africa/Johannesburg

Can mining ever be nature positive?

What does it mean to be nature positive and how does this transition to mining.
Can miners be stewards of land and nature?
Should there be no go areas for mining, and if so, where in Africa?
Should mines only be allowed if they can show a net positive impact on biodiversity?

Wednesday 07 February 16:00 - 16:45 Stewards Stage

Sustainability Series

Add to calendar 02/07/2024 16:00 02/07/2024 16:45 Can mining ever be nature positive?

What does it mean to be nature positive and how does this transition to mining.
Can miners be stewards of land and nature?
Should there be no go areas for mining, and if so, where in Africa?
Should mines only be allowed if they can show a net positive impact on biodiversity?

Stewards Stage Africa/Johannesburg

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