Sustainable mining important for future growth in Namibia

Therefore, the success and sustainability of the mining sector depend on the partnership and collaboration between the government and private sector to manage the minerals. Methodology to enable better decision making . The social-environmental impact of mining operations in Namibia is localized and historical, resulting from 260 closed and ...

Sustainable Mining Challenge

Accelerating innovative technologies for energy efficient mining of minerals and metals + Mining, Metals, Minerals, Extraction, Refining, Mineral processing, Resource valorization, Energy ef ... GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities - GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production - …

Towards sustainable mining (Part I): Valuing investment …

Towards sustainable mining (Part I): Valuing investment opportunities in the mining sector. Author links open overlay panel R. David Espinoza a, Javier Rojo b. Show more. Add to Mendeley. ... Using the estimated convenient yield (δ) equal to 3.0% along with Eq. (B.9), at-the-money puts and calls were estimated using Eqs.

Evaluation of positive and negative impacts of mining on sustainable

Evaluation of positive and negative impacts of mining on sustainable development by a semi-quantitative method ... Landscape and Social Infrastructure Developments" are the two sets of three top sustainable development sub-criteria which contributed the most positive and negative impacts on the sustainability of mining activity, …

Artisanal and small-scale mining and the Sustainable …

On 19 July 2016, the United Nations Development Program, in collaboration with Columbia University, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and the World Economic Forum, unveiled the final version of its Mapping Mining to the Sustainable Development Goals: A Preliminary Atlas (UNDP, 2016a).The document argues that foreign-financed large-scale …

Mining beyond earth for sustainable development: Will humanity benefit

Mining in space has not yet begun in earnest, providing us with the unique opportunity to establish sustainable mining practices before any resource extraction takes place. As such, we make suggestions for a sustainable off-Earth mining framework, emphasising space mining practices that are environmentally, economically, and socially ...

How can innovation make mining more sustainable?

And demand for many mined minerals is predicted to increase – doubling by 2040, according to the International Energy Agency. That's why it's so important for us to meet that …

Mining and Sustainable Development | Current Issues

This sector could be regarded as a leader in sustainability initiatives, evident from the various developments and frameworks in mining and sustainability that have emerged over time. This book reviews current topical issues in mining and sustainable development. It addresses the changing role of minerals in society, the social acceptance of ...

Sustainable by 2045: Three ways the mining …

The event was co-hosted by the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals, and Sustainable Development, the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada, and the World Economic Forum and …

A guide to leading practice sustainable development in …

A GUIDE TO LEADING PRACTICE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN MINING v. 5.0 MINE REHABILITATION AND CLOSURE 131 Key Messages 131 Introduction 132 The business case for sustainability in mine rehabilitation and closure 133 Biodiversity and Closure 135 The Community and Closure 138 Managing the Risk of Acid Mine Drainage at Closure 154

Mining

The mining sector has long been an area of focus for IISD. Since 2015, the institute has hosted the Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) which supports …

Multi-objective model for designing hydrogen refueling …

These developments underline the country's commitment to play a significant role in advancing the hydrogen economy. In FCEVs and BEVs can be employed as viable alternatives to internal combustion engine vehicles. Both classes of vehicles exhibit substantial reductions in environmental pollutants in comparison to the internal combustion cars [16].

Industrial pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass: A review …

The Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR) showed that in a medium-term scenario, emissions from cellulosic ethanol (steam explosion pretreatment) produced in an integrated sugarcane facility in Brazil achieve 14 g CO 2 eq/MJ against 87 g CO 2 eq/MJ of gasoline (cradle-to-grave analysis) [21].

Sustainable development goals in mining

An essential feature of the 2030 Agenda is the recognition that social and economic development depends on sustainable management of the natural environment and …

How to Advance Sustainable Mining

The WSSD also contributed to the establishment of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) to improve governance and decision-making to leverage …

Managing Mining for Sustainable Development

March 28, 2018. The extraction of minerals from the earth presents opportunities, challenges and risks to sustainable development. This sourcebook provides a comprehensive overview of policies and practices to manage mining towards …

Harnessing FinTech for sustainable mineral development …

The analysis may be relevant for guiding towards more sustainable mineral production at a digital age. Finally, using FinTech for sustainable mineral development is a key strategic move as well as a crucial role to play in enhancing social responsibility, ethical sourcing, and environmental sustainability in the mining industry. 6.

Review A review of sustainable mining and resource management

The establishment of Global Mining Initiative, since renamed the International Council on Minerals and Mining (Anderson et al., 2002) created the Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development report (MMSD), one of the first attempts to assess comprehensively the sustainability of mining and to identify steps for mining to become more sustainable ...

Clean Mining: how environmental goals and demands for …

However, the growing impetus to reduce environmental impacts and make mining operations more sustainable and efficient without massively increasing costs is challenging this truck-based mode of haulage. THE TROUBLE WITH TRUCKS. Diesel-driven trucks deliver low sustainability and high emissions, as well as consuming lots of natural resources ...

Reimagining resources policy: Synergizing mining waste …

The paper conducts a thorough review of recent developments, technological innovations, and methodologies to showcase mining waste's potential as a sustainable construction material. Highlighting more than a decade of research, our analysis reveals significant environmental, economic, and practical benefits, such as reduced ecological ...

Mapping Mining to the SDGs: An Atlas

Mapping Mining to the SDGs: An Atlas. This report, prepared jointly by the United Nations Development Programme, the World Economic Forum, the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investments and the Sustainable …

Making critical minerals work for sustainability, growth, and …

Governance and peace for development. Human development and social inclusion. Making critical minerals work for sustainability, growth, and development. Official development …

Towards Sustainable Mining

mining sector related to the management of climate- related risks and opportunities, including associated mitigation and adaptation strategies, target-setting and reporting. Implementation of this protocol is intended to support companies, at both the corporate and

Roadmap on established and emerging photovoltaics for sustainable …

Author affiliations. 1 National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Rd, Teddington TW11 0LW, United Kingdom. 2 Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3PH, United Kingd

Critical Mineral Mining and Sustainable Development in …

and the environment (Gilberthorpe, et al 2012). A major component of the agenda for sustainable mining has been set by the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), which offers direction on critical issues for the mining industry. A change to arable land for mining purposes can impede the ability of people to earn a living and

A new world standard for sustainable mining

Complex ore bodies and rock mechanical challenges call for innovative solutions. We're actively developing new mine designs, refined mining methods, and optimal mine planning, laying the foundation for the mine of the future. Our …

How to Advance Sustainable Mining | International Institute …

The WSSD also contributed to the establishment of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) to improve governance and decision-making to leverage mining for sustainable development. The IGF now supports 79 member states through capacity building, including improving sustainable mining practices ...

Sustainable Development Indicators for the Mining Industry

PROJECT NUMBER: 80. AUTHOR: Aurora Waclawski, Civil and Environmental Engineering MENTOR: Nicole Smith, Mining Engineering | MENTOR: Sebnem Duzgun, Mining Engineering ABSTRACT — Sustainability of extractive operations has been a subject of increasing concern in recent years, as companies seek to balance the competing demands of investors, …

Towards Sustainable Mining

The Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative allows mining companies to turn high-level environmental and social commitments into action on the ground. At the same time, it provides communities with valuable information on how operations are faring in important areas, such as community outreach, tailings management and biodiversity.

Making critical minerals work for sustainability, growth, and

Embracing a standards-based approach to mining should ensure favourable development outcomes through responsible and sustainable mining and enable the formation of resilient critical mineral supply chains. Achieving the twin green and digital transitions will require an abundant and regular supply of critical minerals.