Written by : ROBERT SPENCE
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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
Written by : ROBERT SPENCE
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 .
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
6 August 2015