scholarly journals Multi-Stakeholder Perspectives of Environmental Accountability Practices in the Mining Sector

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
George Tackie
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Mining Sector ◽  
Stakeholder Perspectives ◽  
Regulatory Bodies ◽  
Multi Stakeholder ◽  
Accountability Practices

This paper analyses environmental accountability practices (EAP) in the mining sector from the perspectives of multi-stakeholders. The study adopts a purely qualitative approach to research in terms of research method, data collection and data analysis. Interview data was gathered from a sample of twenty-one predominantly large-scale mining firms in Ghana. Based on responses from the interview respondents, themes from the literature and empirical material, stakeholders’ perspectives were analysed regarding (1) motivations for EAP; (2) effectiveness of EAP; (3) performance assessment based on EAP; and (4) stakeholder engagements regarding EAP. This paper analyses EAP in Ghana’s mining industry from the viewpoint of multi-stakeholders – regulatory bodies, mining companies, environmental managers, community partners, environmental consultants, and mining association. The findings reveal the commonality of acceptable and responsible EAP that can lead to a ‘win-win’ situation for all stakeholders in the mining industry. Mining firms should increase their focus on practicing value-added EAP in all facets of mining operations. They should also strengthen their engagement with indigenes, and not only local elites, and align their EAP efforts with the immediate needs of the local communities. The novelty of this paper is the determination of the drivers (the ‘why’), outputs (the ‘how’), and outcomes (the benefits) of EAP which is missing in the EAP literature.

scholarly journals Hybrid Renewable Hydrogen Energy Solution for Application in Remote Mines

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 6365
Author(s):  
Hosein Kalantari ◽  
Seyed Ali Ghoreishi-Madiseh ◽  
Agus P. Sasmito
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Wind Speed ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Market Price ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Renewable Energies ◽  
Hydrogen Energy ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Average Wind Speed ◽  
Carbon Footprints

Mining operations in remote locations rely heavily on diesel fuel for the electricity, haulage and heating demands. Such significant diesel dependency imposes large carbon footprints to these mines. Consequently, mining companies are looking for better energy strategies to lower their carbon footprints. Renewable energies can relieve this over-reliance on fossil fuels. Yet, in spite of their many advantages, renewable systems deployment on a large scale has been very limited, mainly due to the high battery storage system. Using hydrogen for energy storage purposes due to its relatively cheaper technology can facilitate the application of renewable energies in the mining industry. Such cost-prohibitive issues prevent achieving 100% penetration rate of renewables in mining applications. This paper offers a novel integrated renewable–multi-storage (wind turbine/battery/fuel cell/thermal storage) solution with six different configurations to secure 100% off-grid mining power supply as a stand-alone system. A detailed comparison between the proposed configurations is presented with recommendations for implementation. A parametric study is also performed, identifying the effect of different parameters (i.e., wind speed, battery market price, and fuel cell market price) on economics of the system. The result of the present study reveals that standalone renewable energy deployment in mine settings is technically and economically feasible with the current market prices, depending on the average wind speed at the mine location.

Mining optimism may not be fulfilled in Peru

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Foreign Investment ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Water Shortage ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Mining Sector ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Price Increases ◽  
Mining Investment ◽  
The Government

Subject Outlook for the mining sector. Significance Encouraged by this year’s price increases for most of Peru’s mineral exports, the government is seeking to push ahead with plans to attract much-needed foreign investment into the mining industry. This will involve politically contentious moves to deregulate some of the cumbersome procedures that affect investors. Impacts Next year’s growth target of 4% is probably over-optimistic. Social and environmental protests will add to the costs of mining investment in Peru. Once opposition has emerged to projects, it will prove difficult to reverse. Climate change will accentuate problems of water shortage for mining operations.

scholarly journals Opportunities for Mineral Carbonation in Australia’s Mining Industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehdi Azadi ◽  
Mansour Edraki ◽  
Faezeh Farhang ◽  
Jiwhan Ahn
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Mine Tailings ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Mineral Carbonation ◽  
Power Station ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Mine Site

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) via mineral carbonation is an effective method for long-term storage of carbon dioxide and combating climate change. Implemented at a large-scale, it provides a viable solution to harvesting and storing the modern crisis of GHGs emissions. To date, technological and economic barriers have inhibited broad-scale utilisation of mineral carbonation at industrial scales. This paper outlines the mineral carbonation process; discusses drivers and barriers of mineral carbonation deployment in Australian mining; and, finally, proposes a unique approach to commercially viable CCUS within the Australian mining industry by integrating mine waste management with mine site rehabilitation, and leveraging relationships with local coal-fired power station. This paper discusses using alkaline mine and coal-fired power station waste (fly ash, red mud, and ultramafic mine tailings, i.e., nickel, diamond, PGE (platinum group elements), and legacy asbestos mine tailings) as the feedstock for CCUS to produce environmentally benign materials, which can be used in mine reclamation. Geographical proximity of mining operations, mining waste storage facilities and coal-fired power stations in Australia are identified; and possible synergies between them are discussed. This paper demonstrates that large-scale alkaline waste production and mine site reclamation can become integrated to mechanise CCUS. Furthermore, financial liabilities associated with such waste management and site reclamation could overcome many of the current economic setbacks of retrofitting CCUS in the mining industry. An improved approach to commercially viable climate change mitigation strategies available to the mining industry is reviewed in this paper.

scholarly journals PANORAMA E CONSOLIDAÇÃO DO SETOR MINERAL EM GOIÁS

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (01) ◽  
pp. 96-124
Author(s):  
Hamilton Matos Cardoso Júnior ◽  
Divina Aparecida Leonel Lunas
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
The State ◽  
Data Mapping ◽  
Mining Sector ◽  
Mineral Sector ◽  
Road Map ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Information Studies

Atualmente, ano de 2014, o estado de Goiás é o terceiro maior extrator de minérios do país, possuindo sua produção ancorada nos processos produtivos industriais. Este trabalho tem como objetivo analisar a dinâmica do setor mineral em Goiás, apresentando seu desenvolvimento e consolidação sobre as bases da indústria da extração mineral. Este estudo apresenta-se no formato de uma pesquisa exploratória e quantitativa, por meio da qual apresentaremos o panorama do setor mineral em Goiás com vistas a compreender a dinâmica do setor e subsidiar com informações futuros estudos. Para a realização deste trabalho procedeu-se à pesquisa bibliográfica (técnica e teórica), por meio de consulta a estudos com referência ao assunto; tabulação e mapeamento de dados. Por meio desta pesquisa, podemos perceber a importância das ações estatais para a consolidação do setor mineral em Goiás no modo de produção capitalista em larga escala, fortalecendo a presença do capital mineral internacional e nacional no mapa da mina estadual. Palavras-chave: Mineração; Goiás; (Re)surgimento; Capital Minerador.   PANORAMA AND CONSOLIDATION OF THE MINERAL SECTOR IN GOIÁS Abstract Currently, in 2014, the state of Goiás is the third largest in the country mineral extractor, having its production ancorada in industrial production processes. This work aims to analyze the dynamics of the mining sector in Goias, with its development and consolidation on the basis of the mining industry. This study is presented in the form of an exploratory and quantitative research, where we will present the outlook for the mining sector in Goiás in order to understand the dynamics of the sector and support with future information studies. To carry out this work proceeded to the literature (technical and theoretical), through consultation studies with reference to the subject; tabulation and data mapping. Through this research, we can realize the importance of State actions for the consolidation of the mineral sector in Goiás in the capitalist mode of production on a large scale, strengthening the presence of international and national mineral capital of the state road map.  Keywords: Mining; Goiás; (Re)emergence; Capital Miner.    PANORAMA Y CONSOLIDACIÓN DEL SECTOR MINERAL EN GOIÁS Resumen En la actualidad, el año 2014, el estado de Goiás es lo tercero extractor de minerales en el país, con su producción ancorada en procesos de producción industrial. Este trabajo pretende analizar la dinámica del sector mineral en Goiás, mostrando su desarrollo y consolidación sobre la base de la industria de extracción de minerales. Este estudio se presenta en forma de investigación exploratoria y cuantitativa, donde presentaremos el resumen del sector minero en el estado de Goiás, a fin de comprender la dinámica de la industria y subvencionar com información estudios futuros. Para llevar a cabo este trabajo se procedió a la investigación bibliográfica (teórica y técnica), mediante la consulta de los estudios referente a la materia; y ficha de asignación de datos. A través de esta investigación, podemos comprender la importancia de acciones del Estado para la consolidación del sector mineral en Goiás en el modo capitalista de producción a gran escala, fortalecer la presencia del capital mineral nacional e internacional en el mapa de la mina del estado. Palabras-clave: Minería; Goiás; (Re)aparición; Capital Minero.

scholarly journals Innovation in mining: what are the challenges and opportunities along the value chain for Latin American suppliers?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatriz Calzada Olvera
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Mining Sector ◽  
Departure Point ◽  
Technological Leadership ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities

AbstractThe mining industry, considered a traditional and conservative industry with respect to innovation, finds itself at a turning point due to the increasingly complex challenges, such as declining ore grades. These challenges have created an imperative to innovate. Parallel to the above, several digital innovations are being implemented in many mining operations across the globe. Not only do these provide solutions to the existing problems but also radically transform mining processes, increasing efficiency, profitability, and the ability to comply with stricter regulations. The incorporation of mature and incipient technologies into the mining industry has opened up many opportunities for long-established firms as well as knowledge-based start-ups. This includes potential suppliers in countries where mining accounts for a significant share of the GDP but the development of productive linkages remains suboptimal, as in Latin American countries. While in recent years, some suppliers in Latin America have made important contributions to increasing innovation in the mining industry, most suppliers in the region have not been able to do so. This paper provides an overview of the innovation paradigm of the mining sector from a global perspective, i.e., how innovation processes take place in countries with a long-established technological leadership in the mining sector, such as Australia and Canada. Given the importance of suppliers in this process, a special attention is paid to innovation in various stages of the supply chain. This is in order to provide a departure point for identifying windows of opportunity for equipment and service suppliers in Latin America.

scholarly journals COVID-19 and the Global Mining Industry

SEG Discovery ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 33-41
Author(s):  
Simon M. Jowitt
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Commodity Prices ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Mining Sector ◽  
Supply Chain Disruptions ◽  
Demand Growth ◽  
Global Nature ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The world is currently experiencing a rapid and deep economic slowdown as a result of COVID-19 mitigation efforts. The depth and global nature of this recession, which could turn into a depression, suggests that this pandemic will significantly affect the demand for metals and the global mining sector. The majority of governments consider mining to be essential, meaning that the effect of mitigation on the mining industry and on metal production has been minimal to date. However, increases in metal stocks and decreases in metal prices suggest that the mining industry will be negatively affected by the COVID-19 crisis, at least in the short term. This paper presents an overview of the effects of COVID-19 mitigation on the mining sector to date. That includes variations in metal and commodity prices and stocks during the crisis and the outlining of two possible scenarios for COVID-19 related impacts. The first involves persistent supply-chain disruptions, where metal supply is restricted by logistical or COVID-19–related mitigation impacts on intermediates such as smelters and refiners. This restriction of supply could cause higher metal prices but also could cause issues with demand for ores and concentrates that negatively affect individual mining operations. More likely is a second slower demand growth scenario in which a global decrease in demand for metals causes further lowering of metal prices with associated negative economic impacts on mining operations. However, further research into global metal supply chains and the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on individual metals is needed. Key remaining unknowns include the influence of mitigation efforts on global metal supply and demand, the effect of these efforts on metal prices, and the geography of supply chains.

Regulatory Structures and Challenges to Developmental Extractives

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toni Aubynn
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resource ◽  
Regulatory System ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Mining Sector ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Artisanal Mining ◽  
Resource Nationalism ◽  
Resource Endowment ◽  
Regulatory Bodies

Ghana’s large natural resource endowment of various minerals as well as oil is well known. The country has been mining gold for over a century, ranking second in production in Africa, and has also undergone regulatory transformations resulting in significant improvement in the mining sector. This chapter seeks to share the experience of a regulator and offers some perspectives on the purpose, content, and challenges of the practical regulation of an extractives sector in a lower-middle-income economy. The chapter looks at both the design and content of a regulatory system and throws light on the practical challenges (technical and political) of implementation. In light of the increasing allure of resource nationalism in recent times, the chapter also takes a brief navigation into the manner in which relationships are established and maintained by the regulatory bodies with both large multinational and small artisanal mining operations.

Cambodian mining investment need will grow

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Precious Metals ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Commercial Law ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Mining Sector ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mining Investment ◽  
The Government ◽  
Government Reforms

Significance The country's nascent mining sector is encountering both challenges and new opportunities as large-scale mining operations come in. Last month, four companies were granted licences to mine for minerals and precious metals in parts of Kampot, Mondulkiri, Kampong Thom and Kratie provinces. The national government considers that minerals, along with oil and natural gas, are critical for Cambodia's development. Impacts Mining concessions could be challenged by local communities when encroachment on community lands is suspected. The environment for foreign investment is likely to improve as the government reforms commercial law. A growing mining sector will need new transportation and electricity infrastructure. Corruption and state administrative capacity constraints could undermine mining sector development. Cambodia could lose out to more established ASEAN mining competitors such as Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines.

Large-scale Motion of Solar Filaments

2000 ◽  
Vol 179 ◽  
pp. 205-208
Author(s):  
Pavel Ambrož ◽  
Alfred Schroll
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Flux ◽  
Proper Motion ◽  
Time Scale ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Accuracy Of Measurements ◽  
Solar Filaments ◽  
General Movement ◽  
Scale Motion ◽  
Velocity Scatter

AbstractPrecise measurements of heliographic position of solar filaments were used for determination of the proper motion of solar filaments on the time-scale of days. The filaments have a tendency to make a shaking or waving of the external structure and to make a general movement of whole filament body, coinciding with the transport of the magnetic flux in the photosphere. The velocity scatter of individual measured points is about one order higher than the accuracy of measurements.

Coal mining-disturbed land reclamation laws

2020 ◽  
pp. 15-26
Author(s):  
T. V. Galanina ◽  
M. I. Baumgarten ◽  
T. G. Koroleva
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Land Reclamation ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Soil Disturbance ◽  
Open Pit ◽  
Open Pit Mining ◽  
Disturbed Land ◽  
Critical Problems ◽  
Production Output

Large-scale mining disturbs wide areas of land. The development program for the mining industry, with an expected considerable increase in production output, aggravates the problem with even vaster territories exposed to the adverse anthropogenic impact. Recovery of mining-induced ecosystems in the mineral-extracting regions becomes the top priority objective. There are many restoration mechanisms, and they should be used in integration and be highly technologically intensive as the environmental impact is many-sided. This involves pollution of water, generation of much waste and soil disturbance which is the most typical of open pit mining. Scale disturbance of land, withdrawal of farming land, land pollution and littering are critical problems to the solved in the first place. One of the way outs is highquality reclamation. This article reviews the effective rules and regulations on reclamation. The mechanism is proposed for the legal control of disturbed land reclamation on a regional and federal level. Highly technologically intensive recovery of mining-induced landscape will be backed up by the natural environment restoration strategy proposed in the Disturbed Land Reclamation Concept.

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