Sustainable Minerals Operations in the Developing World: Special publication No. 250 (Geological Society Special Publication)

B. R. Marker, M.G. Petterson, F. McEvoy, M. H. Stephenson

ISBN 10: 1862391882 / ISBN 13: 9781862391888

Published by Geological Society, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sustainable Minerals Operations in the Developing World: Special publication No. 250 (Geological Society Special Publication)
• Publisher: Geological Society
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1862391882
• ISBN 13: 9781862391888
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The sustainable development of minerals, which are non-renewable resources, is a major challenge in today’s world. In this regard the true definition of ‘sustainability’ is a debating point in itself: can such a concept exist with respect to non-renewable resources? Perhaps the ideal sustainability model is one that minimizes negative environmental impact and maximizes benefits to society, the economy and regional/national development. Developed and near-developed economies rely for commodity supplies on developing countries where major mining operations are often a mainstay of the domestic economy. Limited environmental regulation and low wages lead to charges of exploitation. Also, large numbers of people have no alternative to living by informal, often dangerous, ‘artisanal’ mining. This Special Publication gives examples from developing countries from all scales of mineral extraction. The volume reviews environmental, economic, health and social problems and highlights the need to solve these before sustainability can be achieved. The better solutions require mutual understanding, through full involvement of all stakeholders, education, training and investment so that small-scale and artisanal mines can grow into well-managed operations. At larger scales, most major international mining companies have now improved their practices and are monitoring their progress, although there is no room for complacency in this rapidly changing area.

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