CEECing Context and Gaps in the Intersection of Water, Tailings & Other Emissions

Speaker: Janine Herzig

Abstract: The urgent need for a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to sustainable water, energy and tailings management in mineral processing. Water is essential for both humanity and resource extraction, yet challenges such as water scarcity, poor quality, conflicts over water rights and discharges, extreme weather events, and groundwater contamination are ever escalating costs and risks in the sector. CEEC's Global Water Initiative (GWI) was officially launched at the MetPlant Conference in November 2023 in Adelaide. It aims to bridge the gap between data collection and practical water management by convening industry, METS, and researchers to create shared understanding and identify actionable solutions. By strengthening water management knowledge and aligning investors, regulators, and communities, we can prevent water-related disasters and make responsible water use the industry norm, driving improved ESG performance and long-term sustainability.

Bio: Janine Herzig is the Executive President of CEEC International, founder of MetVal Consulting, and Convenor of the MetPlant Conference Series. She is the former Non-Executive Director of Base Resources & Past President of the AusIMM. In her role at CEEC (Coalition for Minerals Efficiency), a Registered Charity, Janine is assisting the resources sector globally to reduce the impact of mining operations on the environment & communities. Janine has over 30 years’ experience in the resources sector, across multiple commodities; in various operational, project, management & executive roles. In addition to her role at CEEC, Janine is involved in many other voluntary positions including:

* Board of the Playford Trust

* Advisory Board for the ARC Training Centre for Integrated Operations for Complex Resources (TC IOCR)

* Advisory Board of the Australian Society for Off-Earth Construction (ASOC) at the Andy Thomas Centre for Space Resources (ATCSR)

* The advisory committees for Energy, Minerals & Resources for SACOME (South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy)

* Secretary of SA/NT Division of ATSE (Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering)

* Selection panels for various undergrad and postgrad scholarships - Playford Trust, SA Government & ATSE

* Formal & informal mentoring programs for men & women at various career stages