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Responsible Mining:
What Does It Take? We take a look at the top mining companies to examine their approach to responsible mining and how their initiatives are working to deliver sustainable value to its people, stakeholders and host communities
Writ ten by: ROBE RT SPE N C E
MINING COMPANIES KNOW their license to operate is contingent on operating responsibly—it’s their legal obligation. However, being a responsible miner is more than just adhering to regulations and guidelines—it’s a voluntary action to go above and beyond the call of duty. The way to truly distinguish a responsible miner is by their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs. 6
August 2015
These are the initiatives undertaken by the company to either improve the living conditions (economic, social, environmental) of local communities or to reduce the negative impacts of mining projects on the environment. Not every company is cut out to be a responsible miner. For some it doesn’t make business sense, while others simply cannot afford the financial resources. To be a responsible miner