Why we need mining to save the environment | Alp Bora | TEDxWilsonPark

The mining industry faces two major challenges: it is slow to change and generally perceived in a negative light by the general public. The industry is often misunderstood, and its future is at risk. As a mining & metals expert, Alp Bora is passionate about making mining greener, more sustainable, and more attractive for new generations. He is creating a movement to transform the role as well as the future of the mining industry.

Author of “Mining is the Future,” Alp helps mining & metallurgy companies improve their production throughput and achieve operational excellence.

Alp spent more than ten years as an operations and maintenance professional across multiple commodities on three continents.

Born and raised in Turkey, Alp completed his bachelor’s degree in engineering in Montreal, Canada.

A mechanical engineer turned serial entrepreneur, he is also the co-founder of Greenlight Partners, a venture capital studio with the core objective to partner with early-stage startups to build the green technology solutions of tomorrow.

He is passionate about helping the next generation succeed in business. He believes that it is much easier and cheaper to learn from others’ mistakes than to learn by repeating those mistakes yourself. With that philosophy in mind, he has mentored more than 100 students and young professionals.

[nigeldsouza]

Great talk - we definitely need to be more informed about responsible mining and how it relates to our product choices.

[alpborainc]

Thank you @Ted & @TedXWilsonPark for this great opportunity ❤

[alikaragoz]

thats a good speech and you should do it again one more time in Turkish in Turkey

[mirepsi]

This is very interesting. Never thought of mining like this before.

[thePositiveMOM]

What a wonderful awareness! Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea!

[shirineaouad]

Thought provoking presentation! Breaks down the challenges of an industry seemingly removed from our everyday with a compellingly simple and relevant message.

[joannefullerton]

not convinced by his "mine" set. You cant mine a mineral in the same place twice. once it's up, it's up, and the damage is done. what is responsible mining? when will we have mined enough to save the environment? When will it end? When are we going to do take alternative actions? when are we going to recycle more of the minerals we have already mined? when will we make it easy to repair tech. Or are we on a face to the bottom both literally and metaphorically?

[elinahmarie]

Super partage 👍 Ca nous ouvre les yeux sur notre mode de consommation.

[scottswenson]

Powerful and thought provoking talk! Very strong ending.

[riseandmakewaves]

Great talk! Thank you for changing the way we look at mining.

[nicolleguillen]

Great way to look at sustainability! Thank you.

[ourrecipetree]

We need a similar approach for eCars and vehicle emissions.

[radnaskiify]

Great talk! Shifting perspectives, changing the world.

[striventerencedixon]

Intriguing topic! You crushed it! Congratulations.

[jadhachem]

Great talk! A new and interesting perspective on mining from someone with many years of experience in the field.

We need mining to advance society. Let's do it right!

[Beinginawareness]

Great talk. Initially, I did not agree with the premise and I can hear, that for the time being, we'll continue to require mining. Thank you for the invitation to support those companies that mine responsibly.

[ClorisKylie]

This is an eye-opener! I never thought of mining as something so critical for humanity and the environment. And, as the speaker says, it takes a big accident or a big event to make us interested in a topic that should be top of mind. Thank you for the talk!

[mertalp]

Excellent presentation. I wish you continued success. Pride of success..👏🙏

[JeffVigil]

Great Talk, and thank you for bringing light to this critical topic.

[robynpenney]

Hadn’t thought of this before. Well presented !