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HOW IMPORTANT IS corporate social responsibility ( CSR ) in the mining world ? Ask any successful mining operation or leading mining company and the answer will most definitely be a resounding yes – very important .

The mining industry , unfortunately , often falls victim to a widespread belief that it is nothing more than a detriment to economies , communities and the environment . This is despite all of the demonstrable benefits to the modern world – like the natural resources that form the make-up of the very technologies we depend on - to many , the mining industry brings nothing more but pollution , disruption and death .

From the smallest scale operation to the largest mining powerhouses , CSR and the impact on the environment , economy and community in which a company chooses to operate within is not taken for granted .

“ The very core nature of Vedanta Resources , one the world ’ s leading natural resource companies , is to demonstrate “ world-class standards of governance , safety , sustainability and social responsibility ,” Says Roma Balwani , President , Group Communications & Sustainable Development .

Vedanta commits to its very own philosophy of “ Social License to Operate ” which places community engagement as the “ core pillar ” to continuously work towards improving the quality of life of the communities in its operational areas . In Odisha , where Vedanta has its aluminium smelters and power plants , the company has initiated a host

24 December 2016