Welcome to the first edition of the digital Bulletin for 2021. We're kicking off the year with a long-term look at the factors driving global metals demand, including ongoing urbanisation and a worldwide shift towards electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies.

This issue also features an in-depth look at the makings of a positive safety culture, AusIMM's latest professional employment and remuneration survey, and articles on geoscience education, mine closure, rehabilitation and more.