The mining regulations of 1999 make it mandatory for mining companies to submit an environmental impact statement (EIS) and an environmental management plan (EMP). However, environmental policies are not effectively implemented due mainly to weak institutional and environmental framework.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Endeavour Mining Corporation (the "Corporation") is committed to sustainable development and we recognize that the long …
Since Our 2019 Baseline. 24%. Scope 1 & 2 GHG Emissions Intensity per US$ M Sales. 35%. Total Energy Intensity per US$ M Sales. 12%. Water Withdrawal Intensity per US$ M Sales. Hecla ensures that the process of extraction of metals that are vital for modern life has a positive effect on the community and environment.
The ERM Iron Ore Company, a key player within the group, has set new industry standards with its low-impact mining methods, which significantly reduce soil and water pollution. ERM's Environmental ...
Mining operations by Canadian firms across nine Latin American countries are causing "serious environmental impacts" by destroying glaciers, contaminating water and rivers, and cutting down forest ...
Going off-grid: the state of on-site power at Australian mines. The Australian mining sector is reflecting an industry-wide trend towards more off-grid, renewable energy supply to power operations. What solutions are miners opting for, and what benefits and challenges are involved? Heidi Vella.
The U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service regulate mining activities on federal land managed by these agencies. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, EPA, and state agencies also have roles in regulating the mining industry. The following links are intended to help …
The report examines the context and state of sustainability reporting in the large-scale mining sector, with a specific focus on what governments have done to enhance the transparency of the sector. Among findings of the report are the growing demand for more detailed disclosures at the mine-site level and the need for increased …
Four hundred people attended public mineral policy workshops held in March 1996, at which a wide range of issues were debated. Bilateral meetings were held with inter alia provincial governments, ministries, departments, investment analysts, foreign-owned mining companies and environmental interest groups. In addition written submissions …
The common view of mining is of environmental degradation. Few individuals outside the industry are aware of modern mining practices and associated business, environmental, and public policy issues …
A multi-methods research approach is used to investigate the hypothesis that it is possible to deliver more sustainable outcomes than those offered by traditional engagement and corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies if mining companies employ policies and practices that resolve problems shared by both company and …
Mining companies can support the economies of affected communities such as through local procurement (supports SDG 8), which can also be beneficial in a situation such as …
Consequently, the paper contributes to ameliorate policy complexities that both government and mining companies face in their push to address the adverse environmental effects of mining on local communities and contribute to sustainable development. Against this background, this paper aims to: (1)
Health, Safety, Environment & Communities Policy. We commit to safety and health as a way of life. In addition, we take responsibility for minimising impacts on the environment, providing benefits to our communities and restoring the land for future generations. Our vision is to operate safe, healthy and environmentally responsible workplaces ...
introduced through legislation and policies as tools that mining companies should utilize to ensure that hazards to the environment are reduced in mining operations (Wahaab, 2003). The EMP's purpose is to ensure that the environment is rehabilitated and sustainable in the sense that it perpetually continues to be beneficial and
The environmental performance of mining companies has been the focus of investors (Tregidga et al., 2014; Kilian and Hennigs, 2014) and relevant disclosure policy requirements. The G indicators may have a low disclosure ratio for two reasons.
The National Mining Association (NMA) is committed to advancing progress on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues. In 2020, the NMA established a CEO-led ESG Task Force to examine a wide range of ESG issues and policy positions and to promote innovative solutions that enhance ESG performance amongst member …
The metals and mining sector is central to the climate, nature and energy nexus. Mining companies can better understand and manage their environmental footprint by measuring the extent, condition and value of their natural assets over time using natural capital accounts (NCA). NCA do not put a price on nature so that it can be bought …
The mining industry is one of the greatest polluters of the environment and has direct positive and negative impacts on all three pillars of sustainable development: economy, environment and society.
Developing policy options, strategies and programmes for the implementation of international agreements, conventions and partnerships - such as sustainable development (in line with the World Summit on Sustainable Development or WSSD), waste management and biodiversity. NEPAD and the African Mining Partnership.
The Canadian mining industry has made great strides in recent decades to minimize the environmental footprints of their operations and improving the reclamation of land. This progress has been driven by the actions of individual companies, government regulations and industry standards like MAC's Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative ...
Mining Policy Framework (MPF). It focuses on the role that national governments can play in ensuring the effective and sustainable management of the environment and natural …
Resource and Environmental Complliance Policy - Environmental Objectives Policy for Mining - March 2020 Author: Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety - Resource and Environmental Complliance Division Subject: Resource and Environmental Complliance Policy Keywords: Policy; Environmental Objectives; Mining Created Date
J-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 …
POLICY (2020) At SSR Mining, we acknowledge that mining operations can have impacts on the environment and the ... the environment and ensure positive legacy in the communities we operate in ... and work to minimize the volume of fresh water used by …
The adoption of corporate responsibility policies and processes at company level and via industry-wide initiatives has led to improvements throughout mineral supply chains. ... Often there are trade-offs between different environmental objectives. Open pit mining, for example, has lower energy requirements than underground mining, generally ...
These same elements stress the importance of positively impacting environmental, social, and economic outcomes. Applying best practices is not merely a nicety but a cost-saving endeavor. When there is a failure to adopt advisable practices, there is a greater potential for costly conflict. A 2014 study by the University of …
At the request of the Government of Namibia, and in collaboration with the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) is working to advance such policies and good governance practices in Namibia, through the use of its Mining Policy Framework (MPF).