While we prepare for the next phase of the RM-SLO-PLUS-HUB training package, we are reflecting on the valuable knowledge and best practices shared throughout our webinar series.

One of the featured case studies was presented by our project partner Hellas Gold, showcasing the Kassandra Mines as an example of how transparency, continuous stakeholder engagement and long-term investment in local communities contribute to building and sustaining a Social License to Operate. Hellas Gold also brings this expertise to the RM-SLO-PLUS-HUB project through its contribution to the development of practical consulting services that will support companies and stakeholders in addressing SLO-related challenges.

We are pleased to see these principles reflected in practice through Hellas Gold’s recent media visit to the Skouries project. By welcoming journalists on site and encouraging open dialogue, the company provided first-hand insight into the project’s progress, environmental management practices, advanced technologies and its broader social and economic impact, while highlighting the strategic role of responsible copper production for Europe’s green and digital transitions.

Experiences like these demonstrate that transparency is not simply about sharing information, it is about creating opportunities for dialogue, strengthening trust and supporting informed discussions around responsible raw materials development.

At RM-SLO-PLUS-HUB, these are exactly the kinds of approaches we aim to strengthen through training, knowledge exchange, best practice sharing and practical guidance for the raw materials sector.