The author reflects upon his experience in conducting research on the articulation of both traditional social networks and new virtual networks in six rural communities in Peru, using both case ...

Thus, while categorising conflict drivers along the separate attributes of the mining company, the nature of the mining project, the particularities of communities or the state policies and ...

The aim of the research is to assess whether local communities benefit from mining activity or not. The empirical approach builds on the earlier studies that used quas i-experimental

Most mining conflicts occur between communities near mining sites and mining companies (Andrews et al., 2017; Davis & Franks, 2014; Oh et al., 2020). ... His research centers on busisness responses to natural disasters and other environmental, social, and political risks, non-market strategy in challenging environments, business continuity and ...

Therefore, the importance of mining governance and collaboration between actors both local communities, nagari officials, local governments and private parties involved in sand, stone and gravel ...

Achieving the SDGs will require collaboration between multiple mining companies, local government authorities, civil society and communities, and significant urgent interventions on education and ...

Fig. 2: Three-step approach to community transition away from mining. The approach places an emphasis on fostering multi-stakeholder engagement and wider …

For several years, the mining industry in South Africa has experienced widespread protest action on the part of mine workers and members of communities where mines are located.

History of Mining in Ghana. There is evidence of gold extraction activities in Ghana as far back as the 7th and 8th centuries A.D., as gold deposits attracted Arab traders into the country.7 These activities were strategically located along rivers where sediments believed to contain deposits of gold were washed constantly to separate the gold …

This boom in demand would be met by the expansion of mining. Large-scale mining entails social and environmental harm, in many cases irreversibly damaging landscapes without the consent of affected communities. As societies undertake the urgent and transformative task of building new, zero-emissions energy systems, some level of …

These included research tools such as review of relevant literature including policies and legal documents, participant observation, in-depth interviews with mining communities and government ...

A Flurry or an avalanche of publications examining the effects of mining on host communities have painted a rather incomplete picture of the abilities of these communities to cope with economic ...

Industrial mining projects can play an important role in global sustainable development if associated health risks are minimised and opportunities maximised. While a broad body of evidence from …

Industrial mining projects can play an important role in global sustainable development if associated health risks are minimised and opportunities maximised. While a broad body of evidence from quantitative studies exists that establishes the interlinkages between mining operations and effects on public health, little research has been …

Most mining conflicts occur between communities near mining sites and mining companies (Andrews et al., 2017; Davis & Franks, 2014; Oh et al., 2020). ... His …

This paper applies the resilience lens to a social–ecological system characterized by the presence of large-scale mineral extraction operations. The system in question is the Brazilian community of Itabira, Minas Gerais, host to an iron ore operation of Vale, the world's second largest mining corporation. Utilizing a resilience assessment …

To better understand the role of institutional environments in company-community conflicts, we analyze two mining conflicts-Minera Yanacocha's Minas Conga extension project in Peru and Minera Los ...

These case studies of both new and old mining communities are drawn mainly from Canada and from locations abroad where Canadian companies are now building mines. The article concludes by considering various approaches that can foster sustainable mining communities and the role of community consultation and capacity building.

Chaplin describes a mining community as thus: Mining communities were unique and dominated daily life and it wasn't just a job it was a way of daily life. The one thing about being born into a mining community is that you know who you spring from, you know . who you belong to, your roots are firmly embedded' (Chaplin, 1978 in Home Life, 2002).

Mining has been entangled with the development of communities in all continents since the beginning of large-scale resource extraction. It has brought great wealth and prosperity, as well as great ...

Our analysis contributes to a contemporary literature in political economy that documents the ways in which mining companies enter and influence Indigenous communities, elucidating the role of ...

However, in others, if communities can work with mining companies to identify points of intersection between the needs of the regions that host mining operations and the needs of the company, there may be opportunities for both parties to benefit: communities can access mining's financial resources, convening power and technical …

impact of mining on local communities [8]. There are several other social impacts of mining on local communities that have been discussed in the review by [23]. Sierra Leone stands out for its rich mineral resource endowment [12]. There has been a massive investment boom in the mining sector of Sierra Leone over the years, although slowed …

Monitoring and evaluation of impact assessments are large gaps in mining legislation and research, and this should be addressed with a clear demand for impact …

At the University level, Academic Research and Studies delve into the intricacies of mining heritage, exploring its influence on culture and communities. Scholars and researchers compile extensive documentation, from the environmental impacts of mining to the social changes it has wrought.

Although companies recognize the importance of social responsibility and community engagement, conflicts between companies and communities have been noticeably increasing.

As a result, the bibliometric analysis (quantitative approach) aids in visualizing the whole area of indigenous communities and SDG research in terms of its historical evolution, theoretical underpinnings, and emerging topics (Garfield et al., 1965). Our primary objective was to investigate the sources of information, citations, and publications.

Indigenous people in mining hinterlands engage in diverse economic activities beyond the stereotypical image of resource-dependent communities. While mining remains a central economic driver, it is complemented by a mosaic of livelihood strategies, including traditional practices like hunting, gathering, and cultural …

Through the analysis of the ecological vulnerability research of mining areas in the past five years in 2014 to 2019, it is found that the relevant research results are only 43 (Search for web of ...

The use of the Mine Site Assessment Tool in Ghana In 2018, following requests from mining-affected stakeholders for a simple-to-use tool to assess local mining operations, RMF produced the first version of the Mine Site Assessment Tool (MSAT) as a free public good. The survey-type Tool is designed to be used as an entry