away, such as on a river polluted by mine tailings. These communities fall into two types:those in existence before the mine was built and those that have developed as a result of the mining operations. • Indigenous communities– s or families with an ancient and cultural attachment to the land where mining occurs or has an impact.
Social impacts of mining . Mining can create employment opportunities, boost economies and provide investment for local development projects. However, mining operations that don't respect human rights or protect the environment can cause significant harm to surrounding communities.
In recent years, changes in management techniques have efficiently minimised many negative impacts. Mining companies are also making efforts to reduce the environmental and social impacts of ...
Environmental and social impacts of mining have been well-documented and an ample literature exists on this topic. The following discussion summarizes those environmental and social issues that formed the basis for the Mining and Critical Ecosystems framework. Environmental and social impacts are divided into waste management
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 …
ABSTRACT The mining industry forms an important pillar of the global economy. While the economic impacts of mining have been thoroughly explored and social impacts recently have received growing attention, increasingly, mining developments are being required to consider how they affect local communities and implement strategies to minimise …
With growing metal demand, mining in the Arctic is expected to increase, demanding a better understand its social and environmental impacts. We report here …
By working with communities in mining areas, Odell and Fernández are gaining a sense of the burden that mining minerals needed for the clean energy transition is placing on local populations, and the types of conflicts that arise when water sources …
While the social impacts of mine construction, operation, and increasingly, closure are well documented in the literature, there is limited empirical evidence on the social impacts of mineral exploration on Indigenous peoples. This paper contributes to this gap in the literature by drawing on the case of nickel exploration in Solomon Islands.
• Governments and mining companies must recognize the social impacts of mining, and enact laws and regulations that require community consultation throughout the life of a mine. As a child, Kongolo Mashimango Reagen spent many days carrying 25-kilo sacks of cobalt from small mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His long days started at
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What Are the Social Impacts of Mining? During the last decade, the social impacts of mining have appeared more frequently in social-scientific mining studies (e.g. Petrova Citation 2012; Suopajärvi Citation 2016; Mancini & Sala Citation 2018; Sairinen, Sidorenko, and Tiainen Citation 2021).The academic research has been also followed …
The mining industry forms an important pillar of the global economy. While the economic impacts of mining have been thoroughly explored and social impacts recently have received growing attention ...
Social impacts: Data mining can have social impacts, such as increasing surveillance and reducing personal autonomy, which can have negative consequences for society as a whole. Conclusion: Data mining has several advantages and disadvantages when it comes to privacy, security, and social impacts. While it can provide valuable …
This paper examines economic impacts of coal mining across local government areas (LGAs) in Australia. Three main distinguishing features of this research are a) the analysis through the mining boom and bust cycle, b) a focus on small regional areas within one state in Australia and c) the use of socio-economic indicators in …
A detailed assessment of the impacts of mining on the well-being of Indigenous peoples beyond the typical approach of social and environmental impact assessments. Explains how mining impacts the natural environment, which further affects local and Indigenous communities in terms of provision of ecosystem services, health, …
Over the same period, our expectations have changed for how we manage the social impacts of mining, including those felt during the closure period. The practice of managing closure-related social impacts is known in the industry as "social closure." The social impacts of closure are the socioeconomic and cultural aspects of mine closure.
1. Introduction. Mining activities throughout the life of mine, from exploration and development to post-closure, impact social and environmental systems, including ecosystem services (ES) (Neves et al., 2016) which contribute to human wellbeing (Crossman et al., 2013; MEA, 2005).Despite growing recognition of the value of ES, and …
Overall, impacts of mining projects on the wider determinants of health and related health outcomes were perceived similarly by affected communities in mining areas across the study countries. An increased burden or spread of diseases was mostly related to environmental pollution and social dynamics caused by the mining operations.
This article explores the environmental and social impacts of mining, and the challenges of regulating and improving mining practices. It highlights the need for …
Jurisdictions extracting energy transition metals in low-risk contexts are positioned to develop and maintain safeguards against mining-related social and …
The objectives were to establish how mining activities impact (socially and economically) on people's livelihoods, examine the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies used by the mining firm to improve local people's welfare and to establish the prominent needs of the communities surrounding the Kansanshi mine.
In 2021, we published a report The social and economic contribution of gold mining, which quantified the impact that our members are having in host countries.World Gold Council member companies have committed to demonstrable standards of responsible and sustainable business practice and their data provides a compelling insight into the socio …
Perceptions of communities about mining and its impacts influence their relationship with mining companies in their vicinity. This study investigated the perceptions of communities on ...
This mining expansion has also facilitated the rise of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). Transformations in livelihoods and corporate practices as well as the environmental impacts and social conflicts wrought by mining are the central foci of this article.
Mining industry can become more environment friendly and socially sustainable by integrating practices that reduce the environmental impact of mining …
A growing chorus is concerned that environmental toll of mine-caused pollution and biodiversity loss, as well as the social impacts caused to local communities, could sometimes outweigh the ...
Abstract. Understanding the social impacts at a community level triggered by mining operations is a challenging exercise. This paper reflects on a community's perceptions and interpretation of these impacts as well as on the qualitative changes in the local social landscape and their implications for a sustainable future.
The environmental and socio-economic impact of mining on communities. ... furthermore results in pernicious impacts on the health of communities and the socio-demographic changes brought by mining can lead to social conflict. The industrialisation of a landscape through mining can also result in an impact on the psychological well-being of ...
The mining industry forms an important pillar of the global economy. While the economic impacts of mining have been thoroughly explored and social impacts recently have received growing attention, increasingly, mining developments are being required to consider how they affect local communities and implement strategies to minimise …
