Participatory development requires. engagement with individuals, families, s and small groups. rather than only engaging at the level of the 'community'. The mining industry has embraced participation as part of its CD frame- work, but there is a limited focus on 'on-the-ground' CD practice in mining.

The majority of the study participants (74%), however, reported that the quality of projects executed by oil companies was usually low and lacking in durability. Also, the majority of the study participants (58%) reported inadequate collaboration between oil companies and members of the host communities on the choice and location of CSR …

Incompatible goals between stakeholders (e.g., preserving natural resources and historical property) and mining companies (e.g., increasing company revenues) often produce conflicts that are not easy to resolve in symbiotic ways (Banerjee et al., 2021).The ICMM notes that the primary causes (i.e., the triggers for protests or use of force) and the …

Serving as editor of Community Development, the peer-reviewed journal of the Community Development Society, I was asked by Bruce Thyer, editor of Research on Social Work Practice, if I would like to exchange guest editorials.I was excited by the prospect and quickly agreed. This request was particularly appropriate, given recent …

Delivering lasting positive socio-economic change in our mine communities is fundamental to Anglo American. Our socio-economic development strategy focuses on leveraging core business activities to transform …

The development of community capacity is a crucial component of establishing a sustainable community, and therefore the government (through the Social and Labour Plan) requires that each mine prepare a comprehensive integrated development and implementation plan (including a sustainable community project) for …

Gold mining companies are a major source of income and economic growth, with an important role in supporting sustainable socio-economic development. During 2013, gold mining companies contributed ...

between mining companies and local communities. A consequence is the potential for mining companies to wield too much power in the local context.Traditional cultures may have difficulty coping with vast industrial operations and the influx of outsiders.A growing appreciation of the intrinsic value of traditional

The corporate social responsibility (CSR) agenda has been a part of the global debate on socio-economic development for many decades. Countless claims have been made that CSR can contribute towards more inclusive development and the alleviation of poverty. This briefing examines the concept and role of CSR in the mining industry of South Africa.

Ghana, located in the heart of West Africa with a population of 30.8 million people in 2021,1 has seen rapid economic growth over the past two decades, it significant contriutions rom ot reneale and nonreneale natural resources. and resources including agricultural lands orests natural aitats and minerals are critical or anas grot Togeter ...

Comply with the Mining Charter's SLP whilst achieving the socio-economic development element of the BEE verification process. Business expansion is the answer to developing and emerging …

The mining industry today faces a new set of environmental, social, economic, and political challenges. Despite efforts deployed by companies to improve their sustainable practices, and the proliferation of international initiatives aiming at enhanced sector management governance, mining is again being challenged. Centralized …

A report by the Inter-American Development Bank cites "deficient planning" as a consistent source of setbacks for mining projects. There are several typical stages in the mining value chain: exploration, extraction, processing, transportation, and sales. Ideally, closure and remediation conclude the mining lifecycle.

If mining companies offer to add expertise and resources to address an issue previously identified by the community as important, perhaps mining companies could earn sufficient trust to be viewed as a valuable partner in sustainable development projects. Mining's stakeholders, including community leaders, government officials, …

The current study qualitatively explores the roles that mining companies and other key stakeholders (should) play in the development of local economies of the …

SGP grants are made directly to community-based organizations and non-governmental organizations in recognition of the key role they play as a resource and constituency for environment and development concerns. The maximum grant amount per project is $50,000 but averages around $25,000.

In order to tap into the long lasting positive impacts of mining on socio-economic development, Zimbabwe should: Deal with the legal and policy frameworks that are hindering the harnessing of the benefits of the mineral resources. Assess and consolidate the economic opportunities emanating from the mining sector throughout …

opportunities for the host community and improvements in education facilities, among others. The aim of the study was to assess the socio-economic impacts of mining on people's livelihoods in communities surrounding the Kansanshi mine and the role of CSR in mitigating the effects.

Murowa Diamonds ' community initiatives encompass health, education, agriculture, and business development. The diamond mining company has also constructed classroom blocks for various schools in the district, provided stationeries and text books and constructed and refurbished some health facilities such as clinics in the …

Many developing countries, rich in natural resources, have welcomed private investment in their oil, gas, and mining industries. Although projects in the extractive industries can have a serious environmental impact and be socially disruptive as well—particularly if people must be resettled to make way for them—they can make a significant contribution to the …

Socio-economic development must be addressed as part of companies' corporate social responsibility strategies, with BEE codes and other sector-specific charters providing a significant driver of CSI activity. In the mining industry, socio-economic development performance is a prerequisite for obtaining mining licenses.

According to the results, mining areas have 9% more per capita consumption than similar non-production areas and 2.6% less poverty. Taušová, Čulková, Domaracká, Drebenstedt, Muchová, Koščo ...

economic development and strong HDIs; in the latter two countries, the mining sector continues to play a leading role in economic growth more than a century after it rose to prominence. This paper does not aim to prove or disprove the resource curse but provides evidence that most low- and middle-income mineral-dependent

sustainability of socio-economic development projects in mining communities. To find out which elements of the social and labour plans are more popular among projects implemented by the mining companies, i.e. why are certain elements in the social and labour plans preferred to others.

Local Mining Companies: Local mining companies in Ghana range from small-scale operations to medium- sized enterprises. They play a vital role in the mining sector, particularly in artisanal and ...

The lack of economic development level in ethnic minority areas makes it difficult for the livelihood opportunities provided by mining to be accessed by women and low livelihood groups. However, when analyzed from the perspective of community development, mining does improve the community's overall welfare. 5.4. Robustness …

In Papua New Guinea (PNG), mining has been surrounded by controversy related to its environmental and social impacts for several decades. In this context, the research reported herein is an investigation of the way in which mining has impacted on poverty in two large mining regions at Ok Tedi and Porgera. We surveyed 609 …

This article examines both the positive and negative socio-economic impacts of small-scale mining in developing countries, and outlines some key measures for improving sustainability in the sector ...

Tables 5 and 6 present all the topics that were reported by all 40 mining companies as being material, as well as the number of times each topic appeared in the reports. Table 5 includes the European mining companies, whereas Table 6 refers to the companies based in North America. The differentiation between the two continents …

A case study approach is applied to explore the development of local community through CSR initiatives of extractive industries during the prevailing situation of COVID-19 pandemic.. The study employs structural equation modelling to unravel the complexities of the relationship between organizations and society.. CSR initiatives for …

This research aims to understand the critical aspects that negatively affect the development of community participation in mining projects. Since community …

positive tourism impacts relat ing to the social w e ll-being of. the community as the stimulation of infrastructure. development (road s, communications, healthcare, educat ion, public transport ...

The socio-economic development in south mining regions of Jordan lags the averages of the country as a whole. Mineral activities in Jordan appear to largely fail to benefit local communities. Policies and rules need to be developed for redistributing mining wealth to local communities.

The results revealed that there are social issues raised with regard to the mining projects. However, they strongly agreed that "the community benefitted from the infrastructure P/P/AsP/P/A ...

PDF | This article examines local-level community development (CD) facilitated by the mining industry. It moves beyond polarized debates that pit CD in... | Find, read and cite …

A comparative analysis of two mining projects in the resource-rich region of Arequipa, Peru is employed to consider whether creating shared value may yield more sustainable outcomes than ...

Local government has been the root of development in terms of dealings with the people which democracy is centred upon. Hence, local government is visibly seen as co-agent of rural development and as partners in progress with both states and federal governments in community developments. To this end, this study sets out to investigate the roles ...