Recently, there has been a growing interest in the mining industry in issues related to risk assessment and management, which is confirmed by a significant number of publications and reports devoted to these problems. However, theoretical and application studies have indicated that risk in mining should be analyzed not only in the human factor aspect, but …
1. Introduction. Innovation helps firms achieve competitive advantage and a strong position in the market (Hueske and Guenther, 2015; Silva et al., 2007).Its importance is intensified by increased global competition and firms' increased technological capabilities (Madrid -Guijarro et al., 2009).Innovation is defined as a process that provides added value and a …
These definitions are used in this paper as a basis for recommending implementation of an IE framework for mining and mineral processing. The SD concept introduced earlier is well understood in the mining and mineral industry [2], [3]. Other concepts such as waste minimization, recycling, pollution control, and waste disposal are now well ...
The new GRI Standard reflects broad stakeholder expectations for transparency and enables any mining company to use a common set of metrics to report their impacts. The Standard is used together with the GRI Universal Standards and the GRI Topic Standards.
The researchers in this paper seek to analyze the current legislative enactments concerning to mining sector in India and its impact on the mining industries and the environmental challenges in ...
The mining industry is a high-risk industrial activity. Human factors have been identified as the most common cause of major accidents in the mining industry. The Incident Management System of PT X, which is a company in exploration, mining, processing, and marketing sector of copper, gold and silver concentrate, part of the state-owned mining …
The Framework for Responsible Mining is a joint effort by NGOs, retailers, investors, insurers, and technical experts working in the minerals sector. It outlines environmental, human rights, …
The Responsible Mining Foundation would like to thank all those who provided comments and recommendations subsequent to the RMI Report 2018 including mining-affected community members, representatives of local community associations, people's movements, national and international NGOs, government bodies, industry associations, mining
framework to direct the industry's transformation programme, known as the Broad-Based Socio-Economic Empowerment Charter for the Mining and Minerals Industry, commonly known as …
ESG frameworks for the mining industry provide a structured approach to reporting and compliance whilst enhancing transparency, stakeholder trust, and long-term value creation.
GRI 14: Mining Sector 2024 addresses the pressing need for consistent, granular, and complete reporting on the sector's wide-ranging impacts and contributions to sustainable development. The Standard sheds light on the dual nature of the mining sector – providing essential minerals and metals that society relies on, while having significant impacts on the environment, …
Published in 1999 to standardize data mining processes across industries, it has since become the most common methodology for data mining, analytics, ... As a project framework, CRISP-DM does not outline what to do after the project (also known as "operations"). But if the model is going to production, be sure you maintain the model in ...
Policy Framework (MPF), a summary of practices that support good governance in mining. Informed by the needs and experiences of IGF members, the MPF was designed to help …
The mining industry is therefore relatively marginal in the economy of Madagascar, when compared to other sub-Saharan African countries such as Ghana and Mali; however, its growth and environmental impact are such that it deserves attention. 4. The mining industry and natural resource conservation in Madagascar
The framework outlines environmental, human rights, and social issues associated with mining and mined products, and explores state-of-the-art social and environmental improvements, …
In case of high economic dependency on the mining industry, the whole regional economy is more vulnerable to commodity price fluctuations and negative effects of boom-bust cycles can occur (Tonts et al., ... in the macro-scale frameworks, which use data at country and sector level (e.g. SLCA databases and SDGs). The GRI framework, acting at ...
3. Method. In order to explore the issue of governance in the mining industry in both its theoretical and applied aspects, a meta-analysis was performed of the content of 186 bibliographical references (BR from here on), comprising books, book chapters and articles in academic journals (Ngulube, 2020).This sample was the outcome of a general search in the …
The objectives of this research are to review existing methods used for assessing mining sustainability, analyze the limited prior research that has evaluated the methods, and identify key characteristics that would constitute an enhanced sustainability framework that would serve to improve sustainability reporting in the mining industry. Five of the most relevant …
Aerial view of opencast mine site. CREDIT: ADOBE STOCK. ESG (environmental, social, and governance) and the issues it embraces will not be new to the mining industry even though the term might be unfamiliar to some, despite ESG issues being first mentioned in the 2006 United Nation's Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) report.
The Mining Policy Framework: Synthesis Report INTRODUCTION When struggling to meet the resource needs of a growing population, it can be easy to overlook the role that mining can …
The Responsible Gold Mining Principles have been designed to set out a clear framework as to what constitutes responsible practices for gold mining. We recognise that there are a number of standards that support the broader mining industry and are pleased to have worked with the ICMM to develop an equivalency table, which shows a high degree of ...
through its Mining Policy Framework for Mining and Sustainable Development (MPF). At the World Summit on Sustainable Development, held in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2002, delegates from a number of countries recognized the challenges and opportunities related to mining and sustainable development, and highlighted these concepts
Although the sector of the mining industry is considered as one of the backbones of the Philippine economy, mining companies compete for profit by exploiting and destroying natural resources.
The IGF's cornerstone Mining Policy Framework (MPF) represents the best practices required for good environmental, social, and economic governance of the mining sector and the generation and equitable …
1. Introduction. The Integrated Diamond Safety Maturity Framework is a novel safety framework that was developed and introduced to the diamond mining industry by Govender et al. (2022).It aims to pioneer safety maturity by embracing an integrated approach to safety that focuses on the 4Cs – Culture, Competence, Cultivate and Connectedness.
Responsible business conduct (RBC) sets out an expectation that all businesses – regardless of their legal status, size, ownership or sector – avoid and address negative impacts of their operations, while contributing to sustainable development in the countries where they operate.
The Development of the mining-based industry also gives a boost to the associated industries and leads to the overall development of the region. Geographical Distribution of Mines. The Legislative Framework of Mining Sector in India. The entry at serial No. 23 of List II ...
The global metals and mining industry has a complex role in the energy transition. The industry is responsible for sourcing the supply of battery and rare earth metals like cobalt, lithium, and dysprosium used in solar panels, electric vehicles, and other sustainable solutions. But years of capital constraints and underinvestment may pose risks to mining …
Key goals and challenges outlined for the mining industry are expanding beyond operational efficiency, and include the development of reclamation technology, ... A sustainable mining framework should include the key environmental impact metrics associated with the life cycle of a mine (in the areas of land disruption, use of inputs, production ...
This Framework document sets out the core content of the Responsible Mining Index (RMI) 2020. It provides a comprehensive reference of the major aspects of responsible mining, …
