Maximizing the impact of mining investment in water infrastructure for local communities

Admiraal, Ryan; Sequeira, Ana Rita; McHenry, Mark P.; Doepel, D.

doi:10.1016/j.exis.2017.01.014

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“…The triangulation of these different perspectives allowed us to identify pockets in society that did not profit from the overall positive impacts by the mines on water infrastructure. These developments could potentially be driven by direct investments by the mine, but also be the result of overall economic development and increased engagement of the local government in the water sector (Admiraal et al, 2017). Yet, more research is needed to better understand how positive impacts can be maximized by focussing on exposure pathways of local communities to these chemicals.…”

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“…Large resource extraction projects, such as industrial mines, are an important economic driver in many of the countries where water scarcity is an acute problem (Admiraal et al, 2017). The implementation of mining projects can have a positive effect on local water infrastructures through direct investments and local economic growth (von der Goltz & Barnwal, 2019).…”

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Water and health in mining settings in sub-Saharan Africa: A mixed methods geospatial visualization

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Industrial mining transforms local landscapes, including important health determinants like clean water and sanitation. In this paper, we combined macro-level quantitative and micro-level qualitative data to show how mining projects affect water infrastructures and ultimately the health of affected communities. Although we observed a positive trend of water infrastructure in mining settings, surrounding communities are also characterized by water scarcity and degradation of water quality. The video at the core of this publication showcases inter-linkages of the findings obtained at both the macro- and the micro-levels, embedding our results in a geospatial context. While mining projects can have positive impacts on the development of local water infrastructure, improved management of negative impacts of mining projects is needed for promoting ‘Good health and well-being’ and ‘Clean water and sanitation’ as promulgated by the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda.

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Water and health in mining settings in sub-Saharan Africa: A mixed methods geospatial visualization

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“…By implementing sustainable practices to mitigate impacts from current activities and bringing together society and environment, the mining sector can benefit societies and contribute to sustainable outcomes, resulting in socio-economic development that should go beyond the sites of resource extraction (Wessel, 2016;Moran & Kunz, 2014). Some examples of these sustainable practices include the efforts towards waste management (Macías, Pérez-López, Caraballo, Cánovas, & Nieto, 2017;Clyde, Champagne, Jamieson, Gorman, & Sourial, 2016;Wagner & Raymond, 2015), schemes for benefit sharing with communities (Admiraal, Sequeira, McHenry, & Doepel, 2017;Söderholm & Svahn, 2015) or the efforts towards conservation of non-renewable resources applying circular economy concepts (Lèbre, Corder, & Golev, 2017).…”

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Mining co-operatives: A model to establish a network for sustainability

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Araújo

2019

Journal of Co-operative Organization and Management

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Mining Co-operatives wield significant influence over the mining sector. These organizations have been getting increasing importance to support diggers through initiatives and policies to improve small-scale mining activ-ities. In spite of the importance of cooperatives to the local communities, studies on their role and contribution towards sustainable business practices in the sector are still scarce. This paper investigates the scenario of mining Cooperatives in Brazil through a set of interviews to the managers of these Co-operatives, which allowed to conclude on the relevance of the sector to establish a sustainable network into the mining sector in the country. The results indicated some key concerns related to lack of awareness towards cooperative principles and en-vironmental impacts and the reduced engagement with local community. The need to improve knowledge and academic background of both diggers and managers emerged as a major challenge to be overcome to ensure that cooperative principles are effectively put in place and guide the cooperatives towards sustainable development

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“…Some of the poorest countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), are extremely rich in mineral and metal resources, such as diamonds, gold, iron and copper [ 4 ]. The development of large mining projects creates unique opportunities for economic development, which in turn can promote better public and private infrastructures [ 5 – 9 ]. Investments at the community and household-level could for example include the expansion of drinking water distribution networks, protection of wells, septic systems or improved toilet facilities [ 5 ].…”

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Impact of mining projects on water and sanitation infrastructures and associated child health outcomes: a multi-country analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) in sub-Saharan Africa

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Background Access to improved water and sanitation infrastructures are key determinants of health. The sub-Saharan African region in particular is lagging behind the ambitious goal of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to ensure universal access to improved and reliable water and sanitation for all (Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6). Large mining projects can promote economic growth and hence investments in water and sanitation infrastructures, but at the same time lead to rapid population growth and environmental degradation. In turn, these changes can pose risks and opportunities for child health (SDG 3). In this study we aim to quantify the impacts of mining projects on access to water and sanitation infrastructure as well as diarrhea and malnutrition among children using data from 131 Demographic and Health Surveys from sub-Saharan Africa. Results From a sample of around 1.2 million households, data within the proximity of 52 mine-panels were selected for longitudinal analyses, resulting in 41,896 households and 32,112 children. Improvements in access to modern water and sanitation infrastructures after mine opening were much larger in households near mining sites than in comparison areas located further away (adjusted relative risk ratio (aRRR) water: 18.60, 95 % confidence interval (CI): 13.08–26.46 and aRRR sanitation: 2.56, 95 % CI: 1.32–4.99). However, these associations were weaker among poorer households. In areas close to the mining sites, stunting and underweight prevalence decreased more strongly upon mine opening (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) stunting: 0.62, 95 % CI: 0.43–0.90; aOR underweight: 0.55, 95 % CI: 0.36–0.84). No differential changes were seen for wasting and diarrhea. Large impact heterogeneity was observed both within and across countries. Conclusions Our results suggest that the opening of mines is associated with improvements in access to modern water and sanitation infrastructures (SDG 6) as well as in some health outcomes (SDG 3). However, the large impact heterogeneity suggests that the assessment and management of mining-related impacts on communities should have an increased equity-focus, in order to “leave no one behind” in the work towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Overall, the findings of this study underscore that the resource extraction sector has the potential to make positive and substantial contributions towards achieving the SDGs.

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Maximizing the impact of mining investment in water infrastructure for local communities

Abstract: Maximizing the impact of mining investment in water infrastructure for local communities. The Extractive Industries and Society, 4 (2). pp. 240-250.

Cited by 13 publications

References 21 publications

Water and health in mining settings in sub-Saharan Africa: A mixed methods geospatial visualization

Water and health in mining settings in sub-Saharan Africa: A mixed methods geospatial visualization

Mining co-operatives: A model to establish a network for sustainability

Impact of mining projects on water and sanitation infrastructures and associated child health outcomes: a multi-country analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) in sub-Saharan Africa

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