· Sustainability in mining is the minimization of negative impacts associated with the mining activity that could be caused on the environment, communities, and the economy. It is about engaging with the community to deliver positive outcomes from the society, as well as protection of the environment and enhancing the current and future human …

 · There's a generalized negative perception of mining in the region, higher than in any other area in the world. We brought together key stakeholders to address this perception and discuss what needs to be done with the communities and groups involved to show how mining can contribute to sustainable development in an inclusive way.

 · Addressing challenges. Tailings management is becoming an ever-bigger challenge for the mining industry. Ore grades are generally declining – as the best known deposits are steadily being depleted – causing us to need more ore to yield the same amount of metals and minerals. This results in increased tailings production which need …

Academics interested in satellite applications in mining; Agenda: 10:00 -10:10 Welcome and Introductions. Alice , Mining Lead, South West Centre/Satellite Applications Catapult; 10:10-10:25 Social Challenges in Mining. Alexandra Mitchell, Senior Environmental and Social Specialist, Wardell Armstrong; 10:25 – 10:40 Social Engagement for ...

 · Capital access. Capital access and allocation are often cited as two of the biggest challenges the mining industry is facing. With the rise of exploration and production costs, profit margins have been negatively impacted, leaving investors feeling reticent to collaborate with new projects. Juniors who lack the financial capabilities of major ...

 · The Responsible Extractives Summit 2015. June 2015, London. Adapt to low commodity prices • Minimise risk • Increase project value • Access capital & resources - 200+ Top level executives from Mining, Oil and Gas will debate and solve the key issues around sustainability and social performance.

 · When asked what they thought would be the biggest challenges during the exploration, feasibility and construction stages of a mining project, 74% of webinar …

Challenges Facing Women in the Mining Area of Bojanala District of South Africa: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3814-2.ch005: This chapter examined the Marikana Massacre and its effects on women of the deceased and those who sustained injuries. It also covers the challenges of the

Social media mining draws its roots from many fields, such as statistics, machine learning, information retrieval, pattern recognition, and bioinformatics. The parent fields themselves are not without their challenges. The sheer amount of data being generated daily is staggering, but current techniques allow for novel data mining solutions and ...

 · By managing environmental impacts, the long-term viability of mining operations can be secured, which, in turn, addresses the social issues. It also provides the opportunity to produce goods...

• Corporate social investment (CSI). Mining contributes to the economies of many developing countries; however, the wealth may not reach local communities. Responsible miners often seek to contribute to local development, but they face a number of challenges, including unrealistic expectations and a plethora of deserving projects.

 · Five common challenges facing the mining industry The mining industry comes with its fair share of challenges; from scarce resources to uncertainty around commodity prices, miners are always looking at ways …

 · In terms of mining specifically, coal mining companies are particularly vulnerable to climate change activism: there are reports that access to capital is diminishing as a …

 · There are however some social negative impacts associated with mining including violence, child labour, escalation of gender inequalities, health and environmental effects including deforestation and pollution. In this section, the focus will be on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). However, environmental impacts of industrial sand mining ...

 · Social impacts of mining at a local community level and the role of CSR for long-term sustainability ... within the area come mainly to serve the mining industry and this constrains the development of other industries. The appropriation of human resources by mining challenges local sustainable development, including the normal functioning of ...

 · Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the voluntary actions undertaken by mining companies to reduce the negative effects of mining initiatives, and to improve the lives of locals, the local economy and the environment. It is often erroneously viewed as part of a company's PR strategy but is becoming increasingly recognised as efforts to ...

SRK's team of social issues specialists has helped clients adopt and implement responsible social practice in challenging circumstances. For developing country miners, this has …

 · The Mining Spark Session is one of a series delivered across the UK to explore how space technology can add value across a range of sectors and challenge areas. These sessions explore high value opportunities sourced directly from the sector communities, and engage those communities, along with satellite technology experts, to prioritise and …

 · Challenge #2: Increased energy consumption costs. Rising energy costs is one of the biggest financial threats to mining operations today. In 2017 in Australia, electricity accounted for 6 percent of the total cost of mining. As an example, Newcrest Cadia Valley Operations saw a 90 percent increase in energy costs after its energy contract ...

 · Firstly, most African countries lack proper legislation regulating the sector; there is also lack of adequate data as most sand mining activities are undocumented; …

 · Water security is a major global challenge, with the global demand for freshwater projected to outstrip supply by 40% by 2030, while Latin America could face …

 · The mining industry has experienced a 30 per cent decline in productivity over the past decade. Commodity price fluctuations are squeezing profit margins, and costs …

 · The acute unemployment situation has contributed significantly to the high crime rate, prostitution and widespread illegal mining activities with their attendant problems. The study explores options that are feasible for a typical mining setting especially for the youth who are very vulnerable and susceptible to crime and other social vices.

 · The construction of effective and efficient data mining tools for diverse applications remains a challenging area. Mining dynamic, networked, and global data repositories: Multiple sources of data are connected by the Internet and various kinds of networks, forming gigantic, distributed, and heterogeneous global information systems …

 · Extensive research in this area can be very beneficial for mining industries. 3.2.3 Wearable Sensors in Mining Industry. To ensure the safety of the mines, collecting performance data from workers in real-time is important. However, it is a big challenge that remains in case of the mining industry (Dempsey et al. 2018). Body-worn technology ...

 · The elements of sustainability must be embedded into each mine's core operations—depending on the type of mine, the mining phase, and the geographic and social environment. A comprehensive, balanced approach to sustainability considers the company's larger strategic focus and priority areas as well as the need to adapt quickly …

 · This statement made four years ago by Canada's former Extractive Sector Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Counsellor is still as relevant today as it was back …

 · Social and environmental issues have become one of the mining industry's most pressing challenges. While mining companies consistently work to retain their social licence, BHP Billiton's ...

When asked what they thought would be the biggest challenges during the exploration, feasibility and construction stages of a mining project, 74% of webinar respondents chose 'managing community expectations' as most challenging; 13% chose 'assessing future project requirements'; 9% selected 'procurement'; 4% chose 'developing a ...

 · Under these circumstances, the top social risks facing the mining industry today are communities' higher expectations, dependency, and lack of public trust. With the CSR movement gaining more and more momentum in the consumer, investment and legal spheres [4], and the rising prices of metals, local communities' expectations towards …

 · Regulating these activities mainly depends on national frameworks and policies, but implementing good practices remains problematic. To truly shift to "sustainable mining," governments and companies must recognize the social impacts of mining, and enact laws and regulations that require community consultation throughout the life of a …