There is no getting away from the fact that mining and the extraction of mineral resources from the earth and underneath the world’s oceans are in no way sustainable. However, there are areas in which the industry can be improved and work to a more sustainable model.
Improvements can be made across; Energy usage, water management, compliance with social and environmental impact assessment legislation and increased investment in the research and development of new and innovative ways to ‘clean’ the raw materials and reduce harmful emissions.
EIA and Social Assessment
The mining industry has a crucial role to play in the responsible development of the world’s natural resources; however at the same time mining can have a substantial and direct social, environmental and economic impact on the surrounding communities.
ECO Business
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