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Responsible mining is commonly defined as mining that involves and respects all stakeholders, minimizes and takes account of its environmental impact, and prioritizes a fair division of economic and financial benefits. [1] [2] [3] There is a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, involving governments and the affected communities.
The Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act (1957) is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted to regulate the mining sector in India. It was amended in 2015 and 2016. This act forms the basic framework of mining regulation in India. [1] This act is applicable to all minerals except minor minerals and atomic minerals.
The Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (CSRM) is a research centre committed to improving the social performance of the global resource industry through independent research, training and professional development, participation in multi-stakeholder dialogue processes, and student research for higher degrees. CSRM's focus is on the ...
Sand pit along the Mississippi River, United States Artificial lake with frac sand dredger. Sand mining is the extraction of sand, mainly through an open pit (or sand pit) [1] [failed verification] [2] but sometimes mined from beaches and inland dunes or dredged from ocean and river beds. [3]
In 2003, the International Council on Mining and Metals published the first iteration of its 10 Mining Principles for sustainable development. These Mining Principles were updated in 2020 to include a series of performance expectations for company members, and again in 2022 to include more specific wording on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Sand mining and gravel mining creates large pits and fissures in the earth's surface. At times, mining can extend so deeply that it affects ground water, springs, underground wells, and the water table. [107] The major threats of sand mining activities include channel bed degradation, river formation and erosion. [108]
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