Strong, positive and ethical relationships must be maintained with institutional bodies as well as Indigenous communities and individuals. Working efectively with Indigenous communities requires an understanding of laws that pertain to rights relating to land and the protection of cultural heritage.

The social ethical, and legal implications of DM are examined through recent case law, current public opinion, and small industry-specific examples to provide insight into how information systems professionals and businesses may protect themselves from the negative ramifications associated with improper use of data. This chapter highlights both …

ICLG - Mining Laws and Regulations - Congo D.R. Chapter covers common issues in mining laws and regulations – including the acquisition of rights, ownership requirements and restrictions, processing, transfer and encumbrance, environmental aspects, native title and land rights.

The Policy was developed after an extensive consultation process involving representatives from federal departments and agencies, provincial and territorial mines ministries, industry, environmental groups, labour, and Aboriginal communities. As part of this process, Natural Resources Canada published an issues paper entitled "Sustainable …

South Africa: Mining gathering must confront human rights violations. Mining companies and their stakeholders, including investors, governments and politicians, must confront the human rights abuses that are rife in the industry, Amnesty International said today, as the world's biggest mining investment conference begins in Cape Town.

The mining industry can have positive, long-term beneficial effects generating economic and social benefits for local communities and wider society. Equally, it is necessarily accompanied by a high risk of adverse impacts on human rights. Mining operations are complex, and managing the associated risks is challenging, but failing to …

Although the sector of the mining industry is considered as one of the backbones of the Philippine economy, mining companies compete for profit by exploiting and destroying natural resources.

Lithium is essential in the transition to green energy, but mining it raises ethical and environmental concerns. Credit: Cavan-Images via Shutterstock. Lithium is a critical component in the production of electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage, making it an essential resource for a world transitioning away from fossil fuels ...

The Australian mining and resource sector and human rights - Word (118.55 KB) Corporations have a responsibility to respect human rights – they must not only ensure compliance with national laws, but also manage risks of human rights harms with a view to avoiding them. The impact of mining and exploration activities on the human rights of ...

The report urges the DRC authorities to immediately end forced evictions, instigate an impartial commission of inquiry, and strengthen and enforce national laws related to mining and evictions in line with international human rights standards.

This paper assessed the impact of mining operations on the health of mining workers. Additionally, the challenges faced by mine workers due to health issues and provisions arranged by mines for workers' healthcare were analysed from the social work and human rights perspectives. A cross-sectional study was conducted in a …

The legislative requirements with which mining companies in South Africa have to comply have significantly increased over the last decade.

In 2018, several Fund grantees were instrumental in drafting key provisions of a sweeping new mining reform bill meant to address resource abuse and human rights violations in the country's extractive sector. The law codifies the need for improved corporate social responsibility and raises royalties on mining companies operating in …

The mining industry in South Africa is one of the most highly regulated and complex industries which require compliance to a number of laws and regulations, inter alia, and the most significant of which is the Constitution, the Mining Charter and the Companies Act.

Blood money: Why mining giants are backing an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Because invasion, theft and dispossession are the pre-conditions for mining practices in Australia, gaining "consent ...

The mining sector plays a fundamental role in the global economy since it provides vital raw materials and energy for a large number of industries but…

The mining and mineral industry in Canada contributes to Canada's economic growth and the livelihoods of people and communities. To ensure it does not result in significant environmental or social costs, mining projects are regulated at the federal, provincial and municipal levels. On this page, you can learn about the …

Digital privacy laws help control how your data is stored, shared, and used by big businesses—but those protections vary wildly depending on where you live.

Download Citation | On Mar 1, 2024, Caitlin C. Corrigan and others published A review of the use of AI in the mining industry: Insights and ethical considerations for multi-objective optimization ...

Unethical AI models can expose a mining company to reputational, regulatory, and legal risks. This chapter introduces the concept of ethics and discusses AI's ethical principles in the mining industry using case studies on energy, …

Mining companies must strengthen their governance processes, including their approach to issues such as human rights in mining, ethics, and cybersecurity.

The Business & Human Rights Resources Centre (BHRRC) has been monitoring human rights abuses against local communities and indigenous peoples, and environmental impacts of mining over the past 10 ...

Myanmar amber collection and study in palaeontology is clouded with ethical and legal issues. Here, the history and legality of Myanmar amber use in the literature is reviewed.

An extensive regulatory system has been developed to govern current mining operations in the United States, as well as to guide the cleanup of historical ones. The framework for mining regulation is primarily based on federal laws dating back to the late 1960s. In many cases, these regulatory responsibilities have been delegated to state ...

Furthermore, it advocates for community engagement, ensuring that local communities benefit from mining activities while safeguarding their environment and livelihoods. Embracing sustainable mining practices is not only a moral imperative but also a strategic necessity for the long-term viability of the mining industry.

ICLG - Mining Laws and Regulations - Zimbabwe Chapter covers common issues in mining laws and regulations – including the acquisition of rights, ownership requirements and restrictions, processing, transfer and encumbrance, environmental aspects, native title and land rights.

Modern mining engineering has become a huge system project with the increased intensification and complexity of mining engineering, which interwinds, involving many factors. Ethical issues in …

This would have a devastating impact on the mica mining communities because it is often their only source of income. Paying more for the mineral, however, could be part of the solution. The floor price of four euro cents per kilo means there is serious exploitation of the mica workers, according to the report.

It is a solemn responsibility of a Mining Engineer, after admission in the practice of mining engineering to adhere to the fundamental principles of his/her profession guided by a norm of conduct consistent with this Code of Ethics.

Balancing profit and planet – economics and ethics of deep sea mining. DEEP SEA MINING| Off the Western Coast of North America lies some of the deepest ocean in the world: the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. Spanning roughly 4.5 million square kilometres and as deep as 5 km at some points, this unusually mountainous underwater …