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T. L. Cruz
Filling a gap in Brazilian literature on the SLO, the role of governance was found
to be relevant in this context. Trust in government and legislation to hold mining
companies accountable for environmental hazards strengthens trust in the companies and strengthens the SLO. Procedural fairness, interactions between company and
communities, economic benefits and improvements in social infrastructure strengthened the license, whereas environmental and economic negative impacts harm trust
and tolerance and support to mining companies.
The population wants and needs to be heard, to feel relevant to the business rather
than merely labor force, consumer market and resources provider. Future studies in
the region should reach even more mining cities in the state of Pará, assessing the
influence of other variables in the SLO, such as: gender, race, poverty etc., including
unemployed people among the participants.
Understanding the social dynamics and properly managing the SLO could
empower social movements to create alliances with the companies, to generate longterm benefits and increase economic independence from mining industry. Thus, this
study may guide companies and local government to adopt more effective strategies
to improve sustainability in mining industry, correcting past mistakes and shaping
an improved future.
References
ANM—Agência Nacional de Mineração (2020) Maiores arrecadadores Ano 2019. Disponível em:
https://sistemas.dnpm.gov.br/arrecadacao/extra/Relatorios/cfem/maiores_arrecadadores.aspx.
Accessed in 02/15/2020
BBC (2020) ‘Vale ended our lives’: Broken Brumadinho a year after dam collapse; by Katy
Watson. Available in: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-51220373. Accessed in
02/15/2020
Benson P, Kirsch S (2010) Capitalism and the politics of resignation. Curr Anthropol 51:459–486
Black L (2013) The social licence to operate: your management framework for complex times.
Oxford, UK: DoSustainability
Boutilier R, Thomson I (2018) The social license: the story of the San Cristobal mine. Routledge,
Abingdon, p 178p
Boutilier RG, Thomson I (2011) Modelling and measuring the social license to operate: fruits of
a dialogue between theory and practice. In: International mine management conference, University of Queensland, Australia. Available in: https://socialicense.com/publications/Modelling%
20and%20Measuring%20the%20SLO.pdf. Accessed in 02/15/2020
Cabral ER, Enríquez MA, Santos DV (2011) Canaã dos Carajás - do leite ao cobre: transformações
estruturais do município após a implantação de uma grande mina. In: Fernandes FRC, Enríquez
MARS, Alamino RC (eds) Recursos Minerais & Sustentabilidade Territorial: Grandes Minas.
CETEM/MCTI, Rio de Janeiro, pp 39–69
Clésio J (2020) ICMbio multa produtor da Serra do Rabo em 20 mil reais, em Canaã dos Carajás.
Available in: https://portalcanaa.com.br/site/canaa-dos-carajas/icmbio-multa-produtor-da-serrado-rabo-em-20-mil-reais-em-canaa-dos-carajas/. Accessed in 02/15/2020
COAG Energy Council (2013) National harmonised regulatory framework for natural gas from coal
seams. Council of Australian Governments, Canberra
CPT—Comissão Pastoral da Terra—CEDOC Dom Tomás Balduin (2018) Conflitos no Campo
Brasil 2018. Goiânia: CPT Nacional, 244p
T. L. Cruz
Filling a gap in Brazilian literature on the SLO, the role of governance was found
to be relevant in this context. Trust in government and legislation to hold mining
companies accountable for environmental hazards strengthens trust in the companies and strengthens the SLO. Procedural fairness, interactions between company and
communities, economic benefits and improvements in social infrastructure strengthened the license, whereas environmental and economic negative impacts harm trust
and tolerance and support to mining companies.
The population wants and needs to be heard, to feel relevant to the business rather
than merely labor force, consumer market and resources provider. Future studies in
the region should reach even more mining cities in the state of Pará, assessing the
influence of other variables in the SLO, such as: gender, race, poverty etc., including
unemployed people among the participants.
Understanding the social dynamics and properly managing the SLO could
empower social movements to create alliances with the companies, to generate longterm benefits and increase economic independence from mining industry. Thus, this
study may guide companies and local government to adopt more effective strategies
to improve sustainability in mining industry, correcting past mistakes and shaping
an improved future.
References
ANM—Agência Nacional de Mineração (2020) Maiores arrecadadores Ano 2019. Disponível em:
https://sistemas.dnpm.gov.br/arrecadacao/extra/Relatorios/cfem/maiores_arrecadadores.aspx.
Accessed in 02/15/2020
BBC (2020) ‘Vale ended our lives’: Broken Brumadinho a year after dam collapse; by Katy
Watson. Available in: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-51220373. Accessed in
02/15/2020
Benson P, Kirsch S (2010) Capitalism and the politics of resignation. Curr Anthropol 51:459–486
Black L (2013) The social licence to operate: your management framework for complex times.
Oxford, UK: DoSustainability
Boutilier R, Thomson I (2018) The social license: the story of the San Cristobal mine. Routledge,
Abingdon, p 178p
Boutilier RG, Thomson I (2011) Modelling and measuring the social license to operate: fruits of
a dialogue between theory and practice. In: International mine management conference, University of Queensland, Australia. Available in: https://socialicense.com/publications/Modelling%
20and%20Measuring%20the%20SLO.pdf. Accessed in 02/15/2020
Cabral ER, Enríquez MA, Santos DV (2011) Canaã dos Carajás - do leite ao cobre: transformações
estruturais do município após a implantação de uma grande mina. In: Fernandes FRC, Enríquez
MARS, Alamino RC (eds) Recursos Minerais & Sustentabilidade Territorial: Grandes Minas.
CETEM/MCTI, Rio de Janeiro, pp 39–69
Clésio J (2020) ICMbio multa produtor da Serra do Rabo em 20 mil reais, em Canaã dos Carajás.
Available in: https://portalcanaa.com.br/site/canaa-dos-carajas/icmbio-multa-produtor-da-serrado-rabo-em-20-mil-reais-em-canaa-dos-carajas/. Accessed in 02/15/2020
COAG Energy Council (2013) National harmonised regulatory framework for natural gas from coal
seams. Council of Australian Governments, Canberra
CPT—Comissão Pastoral da Terra—CEDOC Dom Tomás Balduin (2018) Conflitos no Campo
Brasil 2018. Goiânia: CPT Nacional, 244p