This article is the first production of a piece of research: "Conflicts over the territory associated with large-scale mining in Antioquia, Colombia."
Background Mining activities, including prospecting, exploration, construction, operation, maintenance, expansion, abandonment, decommissioning and repurposing of a mine can impact social and environmental systems in a range of positive and negative, and direct and indirect ways. Mining can yield a range of benefits to …
Globally, mining and combustion of fossil fuels, especially coal, have resulted in various environmental problems. The adverse effects of these industries on human health, agriculture and the ...
The impacts of social conflicts and violence associated with illegal mining extend beyond immediate physical harm, causing long-lasting damage to social relationships, livelihoods, and community ...
The various stages in the mining project's value chain are associated with different sets of environmental impacts. Phases of a mining project Exploration phase. ... reduce conflicts associated with mining projects between mining companies and the affected communities, and help in effective environmental decision making and thereby …
Future availability of non-renewable metal resources and the influence of environmental, social, and governance conflicts on metal production. The mining industry as a net beneficiary of a...
While representing a major livelihood base for more than 40 million people worldwide, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) activities may be associated with particularly high risks with regard to human rights violations, including child and forced labour or conflict financing.
In addition to conflict minerals, Tesla recognizes the potential for abuse and environmental damage in the sourcing of raw materials associated with other materials, including cobalt, nickel, lithium and mica, among others. As with 3TG …
The research report also identifies the nationalities of the companies associated with mining-related conflicts. According to the report "The 167 mining related conflict incidents recorded in 2012 and 2013, involved mining companies headquartered in 33 different countries.
The exploitation of coltan mines by the associated businesses and local and global governments in the DRC has resulted in severe human rights abuses, perpetuating a cycle of poverty and violence. Despite being a statutory requirement under mining laws, coltan mining businesses rarely compensate affected communities.
This dissertation investigates the facts, perceptions, concerns and conflicts in the mine-environment-community cause-effect chain in the context of the environmental and social impacts associated with the South African coal mining industry.
Violent conflicts between workers and employers, called the "mine wars," defined labor relations in the Progressive Era coalfields. Different issues and events triggered each of the specific conflicts, which began in 1890.
The present paper investigates the impact of mining on conflict by using geolo-calized data on conflict events and mining extraction of 14 minerals for all African ... Our results show that mining-induced violence is associated mainly with foreign ownership. Nevertheless, among foreign companies, the ones that operate in the ...
Learn how the mining industry is fighting against conflict minerals & ensuring ethical sourcing. This blog explores the devastating impact & reveals solutions for a more responsible future.
The history between mining, extractives and conflict is long, and the relationship is complicated. The potential for conflict always exists for the mining sector—a function of the impacts mining activities have on …
Further jobs are created by mining-related infrastructure development, subsidiary industries and informal sector activities. By flushing revenues into depleted state coffers, extractive industries can fund post-conflict reconstruction, peacebuilding projects, and reduce aid dependency. By restoring investor confidence, they can trigger ...
That report tracked conflicts associated with Canadian mining companies in Latin America over a 15-year period, and compares public and community reports with disclosures by those companies.
Social conflicts associated with mining have been growing significantly and they are having an important effect in limiting mining activity. In Argentina, for instance, due to social conflicts, mining is forbidden or limited in 7 out of 15 of the provinces with large mineral deposits.
This article examines the causes and impacts of land use conflicts between large-scale mines and community groups, and identifies a series of (land use) conflict resolution strategies for mine management.
Since 2011, communities in Malaysia's Kuantan District have fought Lynas' REE processing operation and its associated pollution, unsafe radioactive waste management and disposal methods. Communities from Kachin in Myanmar are protesting against illegal REE mining operations that have polluted their territories and livelihoods.
Blood diamonds are defined as diamonds mined in war zones sold to finance armed conflicts against legitimate governments. Learn more about the history in this guide. ... At Brilliant Earth, we …
indicators of mining company-stakeholder conflict. These models find that the following conditions are the strongest indicators of future conflict: the conflict history of the mining …
This study is the second phase (Phase 2) of an ongoing research project to improve understanding about the rise in conflict associated with mining operations around the world, particularly in developing countries.
We developed a two-sector dynamic model that provides a new way to identify differences among mining regions in terms of conflict risk, local development, and welfare. ... Indeed, this growth in global exploration and mining activity has been accompanied by a significant increase in conflicts associated with mining operations .
"Conflict minerals," as defined by the US legislation, currently include the metals tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold, which are the extracts of the minerals cassiterite, columbite-tantalite and wolframite, respectively.
However, according to the Department of State and the United Nations, conflict has persisted and contributed to severe human rights abuses and the displacement of people. Armed groups continue to profit from the mining and trade of conflict minerals, according to State.
To better understand the role of institutional environments in company–community conflicts, we analyze two mining conflicts—Minera …
What new concepts should conflict management theories incorporate to better address mining conflicts in Latin America? This empirical study considers the …
The biggest social risks to mining operations, and why ESG issues are one of the biggest threats that mining companies now face.
In Nigeria, the evidence that mineral extraction fuels conflict is substantial as conflicts associated with mining activities are gradually increasing in intensity and frequency and have resulted to heavy loss of human lives and property and has taken a heavy toll on the communal peace.
Unfortunately, many of the mining projects have been associated with environmental destruction, corruption, dubious economic returns, and the unfair distribution of benefits. According to the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, the region has the most mining-related socioeconomic conflicts worldwide.
The statement called out both the International Council of Mining and Metals, a trade group that says it represents a third of the industry, and the International Seabed Authority, for failing to respect Indigenous rights and conducting what it calls business as usual. Neither group responded to queries from The Associated Press.
Internationally, mineral resource governance frameworks like OECD guidelines on due diligence for responsible mineral supply chains stipulates that investors and the market will most probably shy away from increased risk associated with gold mining in Zimbabwe.
This project focuses on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) of minerals and gemstones globally and the illegal mining and transport of these natural resources. Project scientists employ field mapping, geomorphological techniques, and remote sensing to map, monitor, and evaluate mineral deposits and ASM activities in …
This paper analyzes characteristics and cause of mining conflicts through descriptive analysis by employing two comparative cases and 162 conflicts between …
Increasing global demand for minerals has led to increasing socio-environmental conflicts in the mining sector. To understand why mining company managers (especially those in the areas of community relations, corporate affairs, social performance, and corporate social responsibility) fail to adequately manage conflict, we …
Canada has been criticized internationally for its lack of oversight of Canadian mining companies. Canada is singled out because more mining companies are domiciled in Canada than in other country; 41% of the large mining …
These diamonds provide a solution that circumvents the issues of conflict financing, human rights abuses, and environmental degradation associated with diamond mining. Brilliant Earth is another online diamond store I …
However, there are indeed numerous examples of illegal aggregate extraction across the world, 7, 31, 32 with associated conflicts related to ecological destruction, livelihood disruption, ... Assessing aggregate …