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What was the cause of the South African Platinum Strike in 2014?
What was the cause of the South African Platinum Strike in 2014?
- Government intervention in the mining operations
- Decrease in the global demand for platinum
- Demanding immediate doubling of wages (correct)
- Safety concerns in the mines
When did the Bougainville conflict involving Bougainville Copper Ltd occur?
When did the Bougainville conflict involving Bougainville Copper Ltd occur?
- 1989 (correct)
- 2014
- 2005
- 1998
What was the status of Bougainville Copper Ltd prior to the shutdown of Panguna Mine?
What was the status of Bougainville Copper Ltd prior to the shutdown of Panguna Mine?
- Facing financial bankruptcy
- Struggling with labor strikes
- Operating at a small scale
- Capitalized at US$1.5 billion and one of the world’s largest open pit mines (correct)
What were the consequences of the Bougainville conflict?
What were the consequences of the Bougainville conflict?
What is identified as a crucial aspect in managing the benefits of mining for local communities?
What is identified as a crucial aspect in managing the benefits of mining for local communities?
Which type of mining operation can be more disruptive to other land uses such as agriculture?
Which type of mining operation can be more disruptive to other land uses such as agriculture?
What is a potential impact of underground mines on surface environments and water resources?
What is a potential impact of underground mines on surface environments and water resources?
Which type of companies tend to be engaged in sustainable development and conventions dealing with community issues?
Which type of companies tend to be engaged in sustainable development and conventions dealing with community issues?
What do mining companies compete for in their local context?
What do mining companies compete for in their local context?
What is a potential result of water use in many processing activities in mining?
What is a potential result of water use in many processing activities in mining?
What do mining investments provide opportunities for?
What do mining investments provide opportunities for?
What has been an issue in several countries related to the management of mineral wealth?
What has been an issue in several countries related to the management of mineral wealth?
What does the grade distribution for the course indicate?
What does the grade distribution for the course indicate?
When is the final exam scheduled?
When is the final exam scheduled?
Where is the final exam taking place?
Where is the final exam taking place?
What is the percentage weightage for the final exam?
What is the percentage weightage for the final exam?
What is the term used to refer to individuals, families, and communities displaced by the development of mining leases?
What is the term used to refer to individuals, families, and communities displaced by the development of mining leases?
Which organization was established to implement industry responses to sustainable development challenges in the mining industry?
Which organization was established to implement industry responses to sustainable development challenges in the mining industry?
What role do NGOs play in the mining industry with respect to communities?
What role do NGOs play in the mining industry with respect to communities?
What concept in the mineral industry includes fly-in/fly-out arrangements and the potential impact of mining projects on a wide range of communities?
What concept in the mineral industry includes fly-in/fly-out arrangements and the potential impact of mining projects on a wide range of communities?
What has the mining industry faced increasing challenges to?
What has the mining industry faced increasing challenges to?
Which organization was established to address the limited access to information, technology, and capital for communities in the mining industry?
Which organization was established to address the limited access to information, technology, and capital for communities in the mining industry?
What do stakeholders in the mining industry include?
What do stakeholders in the mining industry include?
What has seen significant growth in the mining industry, with initiatives like the ICMM Sustainable Development Framework and the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme?
What has seen significant growth in the mining industry, with initiatives like the ICMM Sustainable Development Framework and the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme?
What is a critical factor in understanding community relations in the global mining industry?
What is a critical factor in understanding community relations in the global mining industry?
What can shape community attitudes toward mining projects in a country and region?
What can shape community attitudes toward mining projects in a country and region?
What refers to those impacted by a company's activities, with effects on social, economic, environmental, and political aspects?
What refers to those impacted by a company's activities, with effects on social, economic, environmental, and political aspects?
What has significantly improved in the mining industry, reducing workplace accidents and health issues?
What has significantly improved in the mining industry, reducing workplace accidents and health issues?
Study Notes
Community Relations in the Mining Industry
- Local community members often work in mines and supply goods and services to the mining industry
- Development of mining leases can displace individuals, families, and communities, impacting their livelihoods and leading to environmental effects
- Safety standards in mining have significantly improved, reducing workplace accidents and health issues
- NGOs play a crucial role in addressing the limited access to information, technology, and capital for communities
- The concept of community in the mineral industry includes fly-in/fly-out arrangements and the potential impact of mining projects on a wide range of communities
- The term "affected community" refers to those impacted by a company's activities, with effects on social, economic, environmental, and political aspects
- Stakeholders, distinct from the community, include individuals, groups, or organizations affected by a corporation's activities
- The mining industry has faced increasing challenges to its social license to operate and has responded with initiatives focused on sustainable development
- The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) was established to implement industry responses to sustainable development challenges
- Soft regulation has seen significant growth, with initiatives like the ICMM Sustainable Development Framework and the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme
- The Corruption Perceptions Index and the importance of context in the global mining industry are critical factors in understanding community relations
- The history of mining in a country and region can shape community attitudes toward mining projects, as seen in places like Kalgoorlie in Australia, Sudbury in Canada, and Cerro de Pasco in Peru
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Test your knowledge of community relations in the mining industry with this quiz. Explore topics such as local community engagement, environmental impact, safety standards, stakeholder involvement, and initiatives for sustainable development. Gain insights into the complexities of community relations within the global mining industry.
