corporate social responsibility mining

Abstract. The main purpose of this chapter is to acknowledge if Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) acts as a Blue Ocean Strategy (BOS) in the mining …

The mining industry and Corporate Social Responsibility in Ghana: Accor ding to Ababio a nd Boon (2009), the c oncept of Co rporate Social Responsibility can be traced back to the middle 1950s ...

The main purpose of this chapter is to acknowledge if Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) acts as a Blue Ocean Strategy (BOS) in the mining industry. Additionally, this chapter introduces a comparative case study analysis of two mining operations in Peru. The conclusions indicate that CSR is the value innovation of BOS …

This paper aims to explore the motivations and challenges of engaging host communities in CSR practices within the context of Newmont Ahafo Mines (NAM), a subsidiary of a Multinational Mining Enterprise (MNE) operating in Ghana's mining sector. This paper draws insights from stakeholder theory and interviews conducted with internal …

1. Introduction. Frequent labour accidents in the mining industry have once again exposed the challenges of safety in production and employee health to the public, further triggering the thinking of how to achieve corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the mining industry (Yang and Chen, 2022; Hilson et al., 2019).Mining activities expose …

ABSTRACT. Mining companies are responding to increasing pressure to conduct their operations responsibly by implementing corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects …

Corpo rate social responsibility in mining industry 2165. Fund almost CZK 1 billion a er tax. Apart from. paid taxes and dividends, the region 's local councils. have received t ens of millions ...

The Government of Canada has been clear that it expects Canadian mining companies operating both at home and abroad to adhere to the highest standards of social responsibility. In 2009, the government produced a CSR strategy for the international extractive sector entitled Building the Canadian Advantage.

Mining firms can become good corporate citizens for their communities and societies by adopting the concept of corporate social responsibility, which has emerged globally as an increasingly crucial concept and has become an important part of the debate on competitiveness and sustainability .

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been increasingly promoted in mining towns since the 1990s to address the negative reputation of mining companies for causing environmental devastation ...

The purpose of this paper is to explore how and what drives corporate social responsibility (CSR) in host communities of mining companies in developing countries.,To address this knowledge gap, this paper used Ghana as a test case and conducted 24 in-depth interviews with participants drawn from mining host communities.,The paper …

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a key to communication with people in an ethical way in the mining industry. Many small mining companies are …

The Corporate Social Responsibility Experts Committee. Regulation 5 imposes a requirement on each district council, town, municipality, or relevant city where mining activities are taking place to establish a Corporate Social Responsibility Experts Committee (Committee). The composition of the Committee includes the executive …

6.. Case 2: CSR in the largest ten gold mining corporationsMany multi-national corporations have reacted to public criticism by introducing corporate codes of conduct (Van Tulder & Kolk, 2001) and by joining new non-governmental systems of labor standards and monitoring (O'Rourke, 2003) and environmental protection.Many multi-national …

Mining Rules and Supervision of Mineral and Coal Mining, Article 22 paragraph (1b) Corporate Social Responsibility in Mining Activities 121. and Article 22 paragraph (2a) above. Howev er, the ...

This case is suitable for use in undergraduate and graduate level courses on corporate social responsibility, sustainability, or entrepreneurship. The case raises several issues related to sustainable mining, such as the balance between profit and planet, the role of regulation, and the management of intellectual property.

It consistently ranks as one of Africa"s top producers of precious metals and minerals such as gold and diamonds. Mining and minerals contribute 5% of Ghana's GDP and 37% of their total exports ...

the life of the mine. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which is built on the belief that business must address human needs, can help promote and enhance sustainability. Embedding the CSR concept and its practices in the mining industry could serve as a catalyst for the growth of sustainable mining practices.

With increased regulation of environmental impacts and social responsibility requirements in the supply chain, human rights issues in the extractive industries are improving. Many mining companies ...

This paper aims to explore the motivations and challenges of engaging host communities in CSR practices within the context of Newmont Ahafo Mines (NAM), a …

The aim of this research is to investigate the effect of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on total factor productivity (TFP) in the European mining industry, considering micro- and macroeconomic indicators of the relationship between CSR and TFP. Employing data from 40 European mining companies from content analysis, CSR …

Ralph Hamann and Paul Kapelus argue that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)-related narratives and practices can be fruitfully assessed with reference to accountability and fairness as key criteria. Brief case studies of mining in South Africa and Zambia suggest that there are still important gaps between mining …

Abstract. This paper focuses on the comparison of corporate social responsibility in mining industry. It compares specifi c territorial areas of two diff erent countries – one of them country ...

operating in Zimbabwe frequently engage in a wide range of corporate social responsibility (CSR) endeavours, encompassing activities such as health improvement, education al support and event ...

"The [mining] sector faces unique social and environmental challenges when operating in developing countries. Faced with these challenges, a number of Canadian companies are engaging in corporate social responsibility initiatives, generally defined as voluntary activities undertaken by a company to operate in an economically, …

This chapter critically examines Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Zambia and argues that it has been unnecessarily heavily skewed, for decades, towards the mining sector. Although laudable, this approach is narrow and has militated against a comprehensive approach to CSR in the country. In arguing its case, the discussion looks …

The social responsibility of corporate mining has been challenged by a significant socio-political risk from local communities. These issues reduce shareholder …

The purpose of this paper is to explore how and what drives corporate social responsibility (CSR) in host communities of mining companies in developing countries.

Corporate Responsibility. The Canadian mining industry knows that there is a right way and a wrong way to operate. Doing it right builds trust among communities and decision-makers, and reduces key business risks – both critical elements to a company's bottom line. The business of mining carries great responsibility to the communities that ...

In a row, this study focused on issues of CSR in the mining sector with evidence of the Chinese case context. DEMATEL has been used to analyze the relationship between the collected common CSR problems. The survey results revealed that '' Dangerous working conditions '' (C8) and '' Non-disclosure of confidential information '' …

1. Introduction. Over the last two decades, a growing number of mining companies operating in low- and middle-income countries have started to invest in 'Corporate Social Responsibility' (CSR) activities (Dashwood, 2012).For example, a recent study focusing on Peru finds that the amount of money mining companies …

1 Introduction. Internationally, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a multifaceted and complicated issue, but even more so in a mineral rich, developing country such as South Africa. There are various interpretations, approaches and perceptions of CSR, not only in different economic sectors, but also in different countries.

The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes of mining companies tend to focus on community initiatives as their impact in economic, social and environmental terms is felt greatest at the ...

Ansu-Mensah et al. International Journal of Corporate Social Responsibility Nature and form of CSR in the mining sector Abugre (2014), who investigated the role of CSR in growth of the minerals business in South America, indicated that the CSR of the mining sector takes on the form of healthcare, school, clean drinking water and living standards.

The Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (CSRM) is committed to improving the social performance of the global extractive industries. We are the world's largest university-based, industry-engaged group of social researchers dedicated to examining social and community issues related to resource extraction.

In our view, CSR is something of a promissory note, but it is difficult for companies to achieve in practice. Despite the best intentions and corporate implementation of social programs and policies, a tailings dam can collapse without warning, precipitating significant social, environmental, business, and political risks and impacts.

Corporate social responsibility in the mining industry: Exploring. trends in social and environmental disclosure. Heledd Jenkins …

Abstract. 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 mining activities are commonly criticized due to the effects on …

Investing Beyond Mining. CSR. CSR. Our communities rank among our key stakeholders and how we deal with them is motivated by a desire to cultivate and grow a mutually beneficial relationship with them. Our …