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Mining with communities

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  • Marcello M. Veiga
  • Malcolm Scoble
  • Mary Louise McAllister

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To be considered as sustainable, a mining community needs to adhere to the principles of ecological sustainability, economic vitality and social equity. These principles apply over a long time span, covering both the life of the mine and post‐mining closure. The legacy left by a mine to the community after its closure is emerging as a significant aspect of its planning. Progress towards sustainability is made when value is added to a community with respect to these principles by the mining operation during its life cycle. This article presents a series of cases to demonstrate the diverse potential challenges to achieving a sustainable mining community. These case studies of both new and old mining communities are drawn mainly from Canada and from locations abroad where Canadian companies are now building mines. The article concludes by considering various approaches that can foster sustainable mining communities and the role of community consultation and capacity building.

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  • Marcello M. Veiga & Malcolm Scoble & Mary Louise McAllister, 2001. "Mining with communities," Natural Resources Forum, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 25(3), pages 191-202, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:natres:v:25:y:2001:i:3:p:191-202
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1477-8947.2001.tb00761.x
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