Highlights. •. Which are the necessary factor levels the mining sector should provide to local communities to compensate the negative effects on the environment? •. Education, …
DetailsIn this study we perform a review of the associated literature, identify a list of typical social impacts occurring in the sector, and explore their geographical distribution.
DetailsMinerals are a central facet to the workings of modern life. The extraction of these mineral resources, however, is also known to have adverse effects on people and the environment (Githiria & Onifade, 2020).As the demand for mined resources grows, there is a pressing need for a robust understanding of mining's impacts on all stakeholders; …
DetailsFrom a social science perspective, the literature on the mining sector – the industrial sector that extracts ores and minerals from the ground – has also witnessed steady growth. …
DetailsAs a result, it is essential to use appropriate tools to assess the interaction between mining and socio-ecological systems for a sustainable management of mining areas. This study presents a review of literature related to socio-ecological impacts of mining in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) using the Drivers-Activities-Pressure-State …
DetailsInnovation plays a critical role in the mining industry as a tool to improve the efficiency of its processes, to reduce costs, but also to meet the increasing social and environmental concerns among communities and authorities. Technological progress has also been crucial to allow the exploitation of new deposits in more complex scenarios: …
DetailsMeasuring, analyzing, and evaluating social, environmental, and economic impact is crucial to aligning the sustainable development strategies of international organizations, governments, and businesses. In this sense, society has been a determining factor exerting pressure for urgent solutions. The main objective of this paper is to …
DetailsGlobally, many resource extraction projects such as mines and hydroelectric dams are developed on the territories of Indigenous Peoples. Recognising land as a determinant of Indigenous Peoples' health, our objective is to synthesise evidence about the mental health impacts on Indigenous communities who experience land dispossession due to …
DetailsTable 20.1 Direct and prominent social impacts of mining in various phases of the mine life. ... approach and has tremendous scope for further development that may be refined and made penetrating for the industrial need of the mining industry to be acceptable to a maximum. ... Socio-economic-related study and analysis, as described …
DetailsThe present article examines this development from the complementary perspectives of international regulations and voluntary industry and multi-stakeholder initiatives affecting …
DetailsThe increased effectiveness is important for increased efficiency (time, resources, money) in addressing social impacts, the improved understanding and management of social …
DetailsIsaac Orr, research fellow at The Heartland Institute, and Mark Krumenacher, senior principal and senior vice president of GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., have written a series of four Policy Studies investigating the economic, environmental, social, and roadway impacts of industrial silica sand mining, also known as "frac …
DetailsOur results show that the social science research on the mining sector shifted from the traditional research streams (e.g., industrialisation and growth, colonialization, technological and economic development, and the resource curse) to the new streams of research on social, environmental and economical sustainability (e.g., …
DetailsWhile there is nowadays a sprawling literature on the economic, political, and social effects of mining, studies that explicitly link these changes with the concomitant transformation of the physical environment are still relatively rare (exceptions are Robins, 2011; Hecht, 2012; Leech, 2018). To be sure, over the past two decades scholars have ...
DetailsHowever, the harmful effects of mining remain a challenge for society to acknowledge and address. This report presents the results of a recent study by the Responsible Mining Foundation on harmful economic, environmental, social and governance (EESG) impacts associated with a sample of 38 of the world's largest mining companies.
DetailsThe nature of coal-mining related injustices. Mining companies and their advocates have been quick to point out that they are sensitive and responsive to their impacts on local communities, and that corporate social responsibility has become an integral aspect of their business model (Brereton and Forbes, 2004).
DetailsIn an effort to raise awareness of major water-related issues and inspire action for innovative solutions, the U.N. created World Water Day, observed every year on March 22. ... In two case studies that he currently focuses on — the Escondida and Los Pelambres copper mines — the mining companies have expanded their desalination objectives ...
DetailsOur findings reveal a broad range of perceived impacts on environmental, economic and social determinants of health, with secondary health implications related to morbidity, mortality and well-being.
DetailsThe purpose of the study is to comprehensively analyse the effects of mining on economic growth, employment, government revenue, environmental sustainability, and social outcomes in Ghana.
DetailsIn 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 …
DetailsMining is an important activity for India. With 3527 mining leases for 40 major minerals, extending a total lease area of roughly 315,986 hectares, India is a major producer of crucial minerals. The mineral resource sector has the potential to impact environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and economic development.
DetailsFor instance, section 80 of the 1999 Malian Mining Code requires mining companies to have environmental impact study before the issuance of a mining licence. Whereas there are various environmental concerns in the mining sector, in this chapter the focus is on the environmental impacts of sand mining but prior to that, a brief overview …
DetailsMining industry can become more environment friendly and socially sustainable by integrating practices that reduce the environmental impact of mining operations and …
DetailsOver the years, the impact of mining on the economy, environment, and society has attracted several views (Balasubramanian, 2017; Festin et al., 2018; Mensah et al., 2015; Ocansey, 2013).A study, (Widana, 2019) conceptualized the impacts of mining into several forms such as functionality (socio-economic, political and environment), …
DetailsArtisanal and small-scale mining is a widespread economic sector in the African Great Lakes Region, where it has an adverse impact on the population's environment. The purpose of this paper is to summarize and consider the typology of the environmental impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining, in particular, the …
DetailsThe climate change impacts of mining are often not fully accounted for, although the environmental impact of mineral extraction more generally is widely studied. Copper mining can serve as a case ...
DetailsNowadays, most of the minerals are produced by surface mining methods; where the economic, social and environmental impacts of these operations are closely related to UPL. UPL actuates the amount of mineable reserves, stripping ratio, the location of waste dump and tailings dam, and the area of lands that will be disturbed at the end …
DetailsMining has been blamed globally for harmful and impoverishing effects. Most countries are rich sources of gemstone, yet there is very little development, since miners, and those around mining sites, still live in abject poverty. This study sought answers on: "how mining activities have affected communities' livelihoods?". Data was …
DetailsSocio-economic impacts found in literature are : income, employment, livelihood, poverty, exports, training and skills development, community development, service access, land …
DetailsJ-WAFS researchers Scott Odell, a visiting researcher in MIT's Environmental Solutions Initiative, and John Fernández, a professor in MIT's Department of Architecture, are examining climate change, copper mining, and desalination, and their environmental and social impacts on Indigenous communities, glaciers, and agriculture …
DetailsSub-Saharan Africa is rich in natural resources but also faces widespread poverty. The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals brought increased attention to resource extraction projects, emphasizing their development potential in extraction regions. While mining companies are required to conduct environmental impact assessments, …
DetailsThe study recommends diversification of economic activities for livelihood improvement. To reduce poverty, equitable distribution of benefits and costs needs to be considered as essential. Environmental and social impact assessment, as a legal framework to regulate the mining operations, should be enforced in Africa and in Kenya
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