Sustainability and the primary extraction industries: theories and practice

Cowell, Sarah; Wehrmeyer, Walter; Argust, Peter William.; Robertson, James

doi:10.1016/s0301-4207(00)00003-9

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“…There are several studies regarding the extensive interest on this topic which explore strategies of companies on sustainable issues (Sinding, 1999;Cowell et al, 1999;Warhurst and Noronha, 2000;Hilson and Murck, 2000;Warhurst, 2001;Hilson and Nayee, 2002;Newbold, 2006;Suppen et al, 2006;Van Zyl, 2007;Enríquez and Drummond, 2007;Mudd, 2010;Fonseca, 2010 and2011;Dutta et al, 2012;Hassan and Ibrahim, 2012).…”

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“…A major argument against the mining sector contributing to sustainable development is that mineral resources are finite and non-renewable (Cowell et al, 1999) and therefore the opportunities for future generations to access these resources are reduced (WCED, 1987). Moreover, the main environmental disasters that have increased public concern over the last 40 years have mainly taken place in the mining and petroleum industries (Warhurst, 2001).…”

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“…However, there is still some kind of troublesomeness with the link "sustainable development and mining" (Cowell et al, 1999 …”

Section: Environmental Management Practices In the Mining Sector In Cmentioning

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“…Sustainable development has been included in the agendas of the mining industry (Cowell et al, 1999), and various national and international initiatives have developed frameworks for sustainability. For instance, the European Union (CEC, 2000) has promoted priorities based on four broad pillars (environmental protection, economic issues, social performance and employment, and research and technological development).…”

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Environmental sustainability in the mining sector: evidence from Catalan companies

Sánchez

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Freijó

2014

Journal of Cleaner Production

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This paper examines the adoption of environmental practices in small and medium sized companies in the surface mining industry in Catalonia (Spain). To fulfill this aim, a survey of 41 items concerning environmental management systems and environmentally sustainable practices has been conducted. Results show that companies have committed themselves to environmental and sustainable issues. The majority of companies claim to understand the effects of their activities on the environment and they care for responsible access and management of natural resources. Restoration plans and the annual waste declaration are mandatory in Catalonia, and rational resources exploitation practices have been adopted by a high percentage of mines. Finally, some examples of good environmentally sustainable practices are introduced.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, there is still some kind of troublesomeness with the link "sustainable development and mining" (Cowell et al, 1999 …”

Section: Environmental Management Practices In the Mining Sector In Cmentioning

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Environmental sustainability in the mining sector: evidence from Catalan companies

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Freijó

2014

Journal of Cleaner Production

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“…Cowell et al, (1999) defende que a sustentabilidade na mineração deve ser discutida sob duas perspectiva contrastantes baseadas em aspectos ecológicos, sociais e econômicos, acerca da indústria extrativa mineral. A primeira perspectiva descreve que a extração contínua e crescente de recursos não renováveis, é uma parte necessária das atividades de desenvolvimento sustentável.…”

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A mineração em Minas Gerais: uma análise de sua expansão e os impactos ambientais e sociais causados por décadas de exploração

Rezende

2016

Soc. nat.

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A mineração em minas gerais: uma análise de sua expansão e os impactos ambientais e sociais causados por décadas de exploração RESuMO: O estado de Minas Gerais vem sofrendo com a exploração de minério desde o começo da colonização no Brasil. Apesar disso, ainda hoje é o estado que mais possui reservas minerais, o que gera um embate entre produção mineral e conservação ambiental, uma vez que a extração do minério gera desmatamento e outros impactos ambientais. O objetivo desse trabalho foi obter um panorama sobre a expansão da mineração e os impactos resultantes dessa atividade ao longo dos anos no estado. Os resultados mostraram que nas últimas décadas houve um grande aumento da expansão de minas no estado, bem como impactos ambientais e de saúde pública nas cidades que abrigam minerações mais antigas. Assim, conclui-se que por ser uma fonte de economia importante para o Brasil, é preciso rever a política ambiental das grandes minerações, bem como aumentar a fiscalização por parte dos órgãos públicos para que possamos assegurar as fontes de minério, bem como qualidade ambiental para as futuras gerações. Palavras-chaves: Desenvolvimento sustentável; Unidades de conservação; Extração mineral; Meio ambiente. ABSTRACT:The state of Minas Gerais has been suffering from the mineral exploration since inception of colonization in Brazil. Despite this, today is the state that has more mineral reserves, which creates an encounter between mineral production and environmental conservation, since the mineral extraction generates deforestation and other environmental impacts. The aim of this study was to obtain an overview of the expansion of mining and the resulting impacts of mining over the years in the state. The results showed that in recent decades there has been a large increase in the expansion of mines in the state, as well as environmental and public health impacts in cities that harbor the oldest mining. Thus, it was concluded that to be an important source of savings for Brazil, it becomes necessary to review the environmental policy of large mining and increase supervision by the public agency so that we can ensure the sources of mineral and quality environmental for future generations.

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Examining Stakeholders' Perceptions of Mining Impacts and Corporate Social Responsibility

Viveros

2014

Corp Soc Responsibility Env

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This paper aims to provide a better understanding of multistakeholder perceptions of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in connection with mining industry impacts. While there is significant research about CSR, there is a lack of understanding in the area of specific stakeholders' perceptions within the extractive industry, particularly in a developing country like Chile. The findings reveal that stakeholders perceive mining impacts on social and environmental domains negatively in contrast to a positive perception about economic impacts. CSR is addressed in terms of social and environmental responsibilities, but is also perceived negatively as mere rhetoric, or simply as a marketing campaign. These perceptions reflect an anti-trade-off sentiment, revealing that CSR cannot be used as a tool to compensate negative mining impacts.

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Sustainability and the primary extraction industries: theories and practice

Cited by 102 publications

References 19 publications

Environmental sustainability in the mining sector: evidence from Catalan companies

Environmental sustainability in the mining sector: evidence from Catalan companies

A mineração em Minas Gerais: uma análise de sua expansão e os impactos ambientais e sociais causados por décadas de exploração

Examining Stakeholders' Perceptions of Mining Impacts and Corporate Social Responsibility

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