This Practitioner's Guide for Next Generation Directors contains a comprehensive set of information and insight for current and future industry decision-makers - delivered in a refreshing easy-to-read style. The wide range of topics covered include: - mining excellence, innovation and future thinking - exploration and mineral economics - team-working and gender balance - mining and economic development - political risk, the downturn. "highly recommended to aspiring board members, those seeking to improve their emotional intelligence in a board setting, and anyone seeking an entertaining read." - Jessica Volich, Resources Sustainability Specialist "An entertaining dialogue, covering many aspects of the business of mining from the board's perspective." - Alex Atkins, Manager in Risk Advisory at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu "an essential guide for everyone: from the next generation of mining executives, to technical leaders and anyone interested in mining and mineral exploration strategy." - Ahmad Saleem, Exploration Geologist