Focus area: mining

Mining

Opponents fight mining and industrial operations based on fear

Until this fear of the unknown is addressed, the benefits of jobs, tax revenue, and economic stimulus will fall on deaf ears. We demystify complex processes and present them simply, while telling your pro-growth, environmental story. Davies has booked successes in turning the public tide to gain permits for uranium, gold, silver, copper, frack sands, and industrial mineral sites.

The equation of earning public support

Find the Motivating Story

Left-brained facts and figures don’t resonate with an emotional public, yet the standard defense of a project is to pile on studies and details. Through our research approach based on proprietary Focused Interviews^TM, we uncover the messages and images that cut through fears and tap into positive aspirations and emotions.

Transform Public Perception

We engage local residents and thought-leaders at all levels, appealing to the right-brained side of the argument and using the most effective channels to reach them. We find those likely to support your project and convert them into vocal supporters. At the same time, we defuse and isolate potential opponents by changing the debate to focus on your project’s benefits.

Dominate the Public Debate to Win

We mobilize an army of supporters to participate in all levels of the public review process, as well as dominating public forums, social media, blogs and mainstream media. We turn a process normally driven by naysayers into a platform for supporters to express themselves with passion. This provides cover for regulators and decision makers to judge your proposal on its true merits.

Case Studies - Mining

Asphalt Plant Stirs Fears

An asphalt plant is not the type of project to elicit a lot of vocal support. In fact communities, communities generally unite in opposition.
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Dramatic Turnaround at Open Pit Mine

When Davies took charge of community relations our client's mine proposal was swamped in controversy.
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Testimonials - Mining

Bear Mine
"Davies uncovered misunderstandings and found the best messages and means to meet and talk with people in our small community, allowing us to make new friends, build a movement of support, and overwhelm the naysayers — resulting in a timely approval of an extension and expansion for our mine. Not only did Davies get how to motivate supporters, they literally understood the opponents next move, before they made them."
Alfred Kuenkel, Corporate Communications

Ascot Resources
"Securing a mining permit is fraught with challenges, especially overcoming public and environmentalist opposition. How the public perceives a mining proposal sets the agenda of debate for the public review and permitting process.
Davies’ wealth of knowledge, expertise, and experience in shaping public opinion and organizing public support for mining makes them an invaluable part of a permitting team. They greatly enhance your ability to secure permits in a timely manner."
Bob Evans, CFO