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A “win-win” situation MEM talks to Meera Pau, a sustainability and climate change specialist at PricewaterhouseCoopers, about her work with the mining industry and incorporating sustainability	Interview Article	06 Jul 2009 10:25am
Watch the woods but dont forget the trees Following a recent visit to Madagascar, James Smither reports on the risks associated with political unrest in the African country and the importance of project-level risk management	Feature Article	06 Jul 2009 10:25am
Resolving conflict Establishing shared values and behaviour to enable effective communication and interaction to prevent conflict in the workplace	Feature Article	06 Jul 2009 10:25am
Protecting your reputation When a crisis hits a mining company, a well-rehearsed, emergency-response plan usually swings into action. But, the firm must also be seen to be doing the ‘right’ thing in the eyes of its stakeholders – only then can it protect its most valuable asset – its reputation	Feature Article	06 Jul 2009 10:25am
Expect the unexpected Climate change is likely to alter environmental, social and operational vulnerabilities to weather hazards. Improved understanding and management will help people to adapt	Feature Article	06 Jul 2009 10:25am
Keeping in touch Carly Lovejoy looks at the communications and tracking systems available for underground mines	Feature Article	06 Jul 2009 10:25am
Good neighbours - a two way street One of the most frequent assertions from civil society watchdogs, and an oft-recurring recommendation in mine-site social assessments, is for more cordial, transparent and inclusive engagement with all stakeholders, especially local communities	Feature Article	06 Jul 2009 10:25am
Talking up a green streak Following discussions between their presidents, Canada and the US are joining forces to establish a clean-energy dialogue, with potential implications for their mining industries	Headline Article	04 Jun 2009 11:37am
The search for balance A new report from the ICMM and the Commonwealth Secretariat seeks to highlight areas of common ground between companies and governments when it comes to the thorny issue of minerals taxation	Magazine Article	02 Jun 2009 3:46pm
Implications for social and environmental assessment Project financing from banks can be one means of funding a mine development, but as more financial institutions sign up to the Equator Principles, companies need to be aware of the environmental standards they will be required to meet	Magazine Article	02 Apr 2009 12:46pm
Working underwater MEM editor Katherine Welch asks Dr Sam Smith, environmental manager for Nautilus Minerals Inc, about working for the company and the challenges of underwater mining	Magazine Article	02 Apr 2009 12:46pm
Looking below the sovereign level Argentina provides a good example of the need to consider local politics and regulations, rather than considering issues at only the national level	Magazine Article	02 Apr 2009 12:46pm
Talking up a green streak Following discussions between their presidents, Canada and the US are joining forces to establish a clean-energy dialogue, with potential implications for their mining industries	Magazine Article	02 Apr 2009 12:46pm
Theory into practice Integrating the environmental assessment process into project design is not only prudent but a necessity	Magazine Article	02 Apr 2009 12:46pm
Oil – a sustainable issue The content of bituminous oil in Alberta’s oil sands averages anywhere from 8-12% and sometimes higher.	Magazine Article	02 Apr 2009 12:46pm
Reinforcing the pressure for high standards in mining As awareness of the environmental impact of mining grows, what risks are institutional investors concerned about and how do they expect the sector to manage these issues?	Magazine Article	02 Apr 2009 12:46pm
China’s leading copper mine leads sustainable wastewater treatment The mining industry has been facing significant challenges in recent years. The fluctuations in market demand, along with ever-increasing pressure to improve environmental practices, have placed many operations in a difficult situation.	Headline Article	06 Feb 2009 4:02pm
Web Exclusive Feature: Addressing safety standards South Africaís mining industry has had a few difficult years when it comes to mine fatalities, but things may be looking up and the government introduces a new health and safety bill and the country achieved a 23% cut in fatalities this year	Headline Article	13 Jan 2009 11:19am
Mining and the Environment: From Ore to Metal Many people would agree that environmental issues are becoming more important in the daily development of any mining operation, not least because of the legacy of environmental damage and poor community relations that characterised the industry of old.	Magazine Article	18 Dec 2008 11:42am
Health and safety: The consultant’s role Mining has long been one of the world’s most hazardous occupations and consultants continue to look for ways to be part of the solution	Magazine Article	18 Dec 2008 11:42am