The resources sector at times appears to progress at a glacial pace. But things are starting to change as the C-Suites of many corporations have come to realize that the future of the enterprise could be at stake not just because of peer competition but also because of the advent of new regulations and enhanced societal expectations which need to be addressed by finding a better way to operate. Senior innovation positions have been established within resource companies and advancement centres such as the Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation and the Canada Mining Innovation Council have been created. Innovation and technology also play an important role in enhancing sustainability.