׳Free prior and informed consent׳ (FPIC) has emerged as an influential theme in contemporary debates about mining and … development. This paper considers the social knowledge base required to actualize the notion of FPIC in particular mining contexts …. FPIC introduces heightened social performance requirements at a time where many mining companies are still grappling with …

This article examines Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and mining community development, sustainability and … viability. These issues are considered focussing on current and former company-owned mining towns in Namibia. Historically … company towns have been a feature of mining activity in Namibia. However, the fate of such towns upon mine closure has been …

: Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development (MMSD). The report portrayed an industry distrusted by stakeholders and under …

companies are developing and implementing a management systems approach to community relations. While the application of … management systems to community relations represents an advance over more traditional approaches to dealing with community issues …

companies are developing and implementing a management systems approach to community relations. While the application of … management systems to community relations represents an advance over more traditional approaches to dealing with community issues …

an understanding of resource driven conflict to improve the outlook of mining and access to water for all in South Africa. …Lack of government intervention in South Africa’s mining industry has worsened conflicts associated with limited water … environment, including access to potable water, and that the country develop in a sustainable manner. But conflict remains due to …