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People, planet, profit
Author:Katherine Welch
Publishing Date:06 May 2010
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In the wake of the worst mining accident in the US for 40 years (the 29 fatalities at Massey Energy’s Upper Big Branch coal mine in Virginia), the importance of people in the mining industry has become even more apparent
Publishing Date:06 May 2010
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Endings and beginnings
Author:Mining Environmental Management
Publishing Date:03 Feb 2010
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As we make the transition from one decade to the next, the mining industry can be proud of what it has achieved in the past ten years, but take care not to fall foul of complacency – there is still plenty to be done
Publishing Date:03 Feb 2010
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Elemental, my dear Captain
Author:Mining Environmental Management
Publishing Date:14 Oct 2009
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Preparing this issue of MEM reminded me of a cartoon I would watch as a child. The cartoon, Captain Planet, depicted a hero who harnessed the elements of earth, air, fire and water (plus an additional element of heart) to cut pollution “down to zero”
Publishing Date:14 Oct 2009
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Human Rights Impact Assessments: what’s it about?
Author:Mining Environmental Management
Publishing Date:14 Oct 2009
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Human Rights Impact Assessments can help improve relations with local communities by identifying problems and expectations early in a project
Publishing Date:14 Oct 2009
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The case for better due diligence
Author:Charmian Gooch
Publishing Date:06 Jul 2009
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Global Witness shortly will publish a report which robustly demonstrates the need for greater due diligence and more honest communications from companies trading in minerals from conflict areas
Publishing Date:06 Jul 2009
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After you’re gone
Author:Mining Environmental Management
Publishing Date:06 Jul 2009
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In June I travelled north to Newcastle-upon-Tyne in northern England, home to one of the oldest mining districts in the UK and birthplace of industrial-scale coal mining, for a conference on risk and hazard management in former mining districts
Publishing Date:06 Jul 2009
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Money tree
Author:Katherine Welch
Publishing Date:02 Apr 2009
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With global capital spending anticipated to be cut by anything from US$30 billion to US$50 billion this year, and the same again in 2010, there are lean times ahead for the mining industry. But companies would be wise not to let their budgets for environmental, social and sustainability issues be the first thing to slide.
Publishing Date:02 Apr 2009
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Preserve or prosper?
Author:Katherine Dixon
Publishing Date:30 Jan 2009
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As miners continue to face up to the challenges of corporate social responsibility, one major challenge remains: when a mine is located on or near a site of historical, religious or ecological value, resistance to development can be fierce and is growing.
Publishing Date:30 Jan 2009
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Walk away?
Author:Katherine Welch
Publishing Date:18 Dec 2008
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December 1 was World AIDS day, and the topic features more than once in this issue of MEM, which has a health and safety theme.
Publishing Date:18 Dec 2008
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Climate mitigation: an African affair
Author:Mining Environmental Management
Publishing Date:26 Nov 2008
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When the UK Government returns from its summer recess, one of the topics on the agenda will be the Climate Change Bill. If passed, it will make the UK the first country in the world to have a legally-binding strategy to reduce carbon emissions. It will also form the framework of the country’s ability to tackle climate change.
Publishing Date:26 Nov 2008
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Publishing Date:06 Jul 2010
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