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The shortage of studies on the subject of minimizing the impacts and implementing actions to deal with the social consequences of mining does not correspond to the actual importance of the topic. Currently, it is estimated that there are 25,000 mines worldwide producing industrial minerals (Mining Journal Online, 2011).
Considering this situation, the mining companies need to adopt new guidelines that go beyond the legal requirements. Such guidelines would ensure that they engage in a comprehensive fashion with employees, government, the general society as well as community members, to ensure a more responsible, just and sustainable development takes place in their communities while the mine is in operation and especially after closure.
SEF’s mission which is providing solutions to promote sustainable local economic development through the creation of local sustainable business. Working with Academia, NGO’s and Foundations, SEF contributes to research providing industry the knowledge in creating self-determined communities that are able to make informed decisions about its own social and economic sustainability.
“SEF has been an excellent partner. The practical experience that Suzette brings to our research collaboration has been invaluable. Furthermore, the fact that the UBC graduate students involved in our research projects have the opportunity to interact with SEF is also a valuable and unique experience.”
Program co-development
The co-development of education programs and academic research with opportunities to apply this understanding in context of SEF/industry activities. SEF trains and educates stakeholders in mining areas. These programs directly tie into some of the curriculum that SEF uses. The outcomes will benefit SEF’s business activities in Mongolia and other developing countries with significant mineral resource potential. In the past, SEF has delivered training programs on CSR and economic development
All of these approaches together with the facilitation of a parallel economy in the local communities can ensure that the environment and local communities can be sustained during and after mining has ceased.
NBKI UBC was an early leader in research on Sustainable Mining and is currently widening its offerings to include economics, business, entrepreneurship, policy development, and indigenous relations.
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