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of the study. Subsequently, the analysis of results, new projects in developing and
conclusion follow.
2 Literature Review
A systematic analysis of the literature was carried out to look at the best ways to
classify and analyze the practices that form the sustainable operations of a mining
company.
Wirth et al. (2016) carry out an analysis of CSR activities to ten copper producing
mining companies where they analyze their activities and practices in small and
medium enterprises. Where they indicate that the main copper producers carry out
practices related to the health, safety, and education of employees, relationships with
local communities, public health, environmental protection, and waste management.
Vintró et al. (2014) examine the adoption of environmental practices in small
and medium-sized companies in the surface mining industry in Catalonia, Spain.
Some examples of good environmentally sustainable were restoration plans in
mine closure, annual declaration of waste, energy sources consumption control,
mining source reduction, environmental goals definition, environmental emergency
protocols, internal audits, energetic audits and cooperation with environmental
NGOs.
Ventura and Saenz (2015) use a framework built upon a set of best practices in
social responsibility by some of the largest mining companies in Peru. This model
has three dimensions: economic, social and environmental. CSR (Corporate social
responsibility) initiatives were found to be very similar across companies. Among
the most frequent initiatives, water supply, and sanitation, environmental actions,
and social development programs stand out.
Dery et al. (2019) undertake a systematic literature review of environmental policy
measures and considers its broader implications for sustainable development in the
context of gold mining in Sub-Saharan Africa. The practices found were related
to the topics of mercury pollution abatement, stringent implementation of mining
policies, stakeholder participation, human rights, green technologies, formalization
of ASM, fair trade certification and environmental disclosure.
Ranangen and Lindman (2017) examine the Nordic mining industry’s sustainability practices and to develop guidelines for such efforts. The summarized findings resulted in sustainability criteria guidelines for the Nordic mining industry:
Corporate governance (stakeholder management, respect for laws and regulations,
self-regulatory practices and management systems, risk management); Fair operating practices (Anti-corruption, responsible political involvement, fair competition);
Economic aspects (Economic performance, indirect economic impact on society,
procurement practices; Human rights (non-discrimination, freedom of association
and collective bargaining, indigenous rights); Labor practices (Employment, training
and education, occupational health and safety, diversity and equal opportunity, social
security, labor/management relations); Society (Local communities, employment
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of the study. Subsequently, the analysis of results, new projects in developing and
conclusion follow.
2 Literature Review
A systematic analysis of the literature was carried out to look at the best ways to
classify and analyze the practices that form the sustainable operations of a mining
company.
Wirth et al. (2016) carry out an analysis of CSR activities to ten copper producing
mining companies where they analyze their activities and practices in small and
medium enterprises. Where they indicate that the main copper producers carry out
practices related to the health, safety, and education of employees, relationships with
local communities, public health, environmental protection, and waste management.
Vintró et al. (2014) examine the adoption of environmental practices in small
and medium-sized companies in the surface mining industry in Catalonia, Spain.
Some examples of good environmentally sustainable were restoration plans in
mine closure, annual declaration of waste, energy sources consumption control,
mining source reduction, environmental goals definition, environmental emergency
protocols, internal audits, energetic audits and cooperation with environmental
NGOs.
Ventura and Saenz (2015) use a framework built upon a set of best practices in
social responsibility by some of the largest mining companies in Peru. This model
has three dimensions: economic, social and environmental. CSR (Corporate social
responsibility) initiatives were found to be very similar across companies. Among
the most frequent initiatives, water supply, and sanitation, environmental actions,
and social development programs stand out.
Dery et al. (2019) undertake a systematic literature review of environmental policy
measures and considers its broader implications for sustainable development in the
context of gold mining in Sub-Saharan Africa. The practices found were related
to the topics of mercury pollution abatement, stringent implementation of mining
policies, stakeholder participation, human rights, green technologies, formalization
of ASM, fair trade certification and environmental disclosure.
Ranangen and Lindman (2017) examine the Nordic mining industry’s sustainability practices and to develop guidelines for such efforts. The summarized findings resulted in sustainability criteria guidelines for the Nordic mining industry:
Corporate governance (stakeholder management, respect for laws and regulations,
self-regulatory practices and management systems, risk management); Fair operating practices (Anti-corruption, responsible political involvement, fair competition);
Economic aspects (Economic performance, indirect economic impact on society,
procurement practices; Human rights (non-discrimination, freedom of association
and collective bargaining, indigenous rights); Labor practices (Employment, training
and education, occupational health and safety, diversity and equal opportunity, social
security, labor/management relations); Society (Local communities, employment