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The housing market, mine closure and urban management in Welkom in the Free State Goldfields, South Africa 南非自由邦金矿Welkom的住房市场、矿山关闭和城市管理

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Extractive Industries and Society-An International Journal Pub Date : 2025-04-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.exis.2025.101674

John Ntema , Lochner Marais , Isobel Anderson , Robert Mongwe , Jan Cloete , Thandeka Khowa-Qhoai , Molefi Lenka , Brendan Boyce , Kentse Sesele , Margaret Kusambiza-Kiingi

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Navigating the narrative landscape: AI-driven insights into social Licence to operate and ESG risk across global mining economies 导航叙事景观：人工智能驱动的社会见解，在全球矿业经济中运营许可证和ESG风险

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Extractive Industries and Society-An International Journal Pub Date : 2025-04-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.exis.2025.101666

Chrysanthi Rodolaki , Michael Hitch , George Barakos

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Is there a relationship between shift work patterns and long-distance commuting in mining regions? Insights from the Chilean mining industry 矿区轮班工作模式与远距离通勤之间是否存在关系？来自智利采矿业的见解

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Extractive Industries and Society-An International Journal Pub Date : 2025-04-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.exis.2025.101670

Manuel Pérez-Trujillo , Henrry Morales , Miguel Atienza

{"title":"Is there a relationship between shift work patterns and long-distance commuting in mining regions? Insights from the Chilean mining industry","authors":"Manuel Pérez-Trujillo , Henrry Morales , Miguel Atienza","doi":"10.1016/j.exis.2025.101670","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.exis.2025.101670","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The recent trend of extending shift-work patterns in the mining industry has not been analyzed in terms of its consequences for long-distance commuting (LDC) in the regions where extraction occurs. As longer rosters decrease the number of trips and lower transport costs for long-distance commuters, this institutional arrangement can expand the geographical scope of LDC. This trend has been particularly evident in the Chilean mining industry, where shift-work patterns have significantly increased since the early 2000s. Based on a survey of nearly 2400 long-distance commuters to the Antofagasta region in Chile, as well as secondary data from the National Supplementary Income Survey (ESI), this article examines how the extension of shift patterns is related to the distance traveled and time spent by long-distance commuters. Furthermore, it explores the consequences of extended shift-work patterns for mining regions. Our results indicate that more extended shift patterns correlate with increased commuting distances. This geographical expansion of the labor market leads to a larger labor supply available for mining companies, negatively affecting wages and job opportunities for local mining workers in Antofagasta.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47848,"journal":{"name":"Extractive Industries and Society-An International Journal","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 101670"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143855463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The benefits of resource extraction in mining districts: Citizens’ perceptions in Ghana 矿区资源开采的好处：加纳公民的看法

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Extractive Industries and Society-An International Journal Pub Date : 2025-04-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.exis.2025.101667

Hangala Siachiwena

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Power imbalances and sustainability challenges: a political ecology analysis of impact and benefit agreements in Canada's arctic mining sector 权力失衡和可持续性挑战：加拿大北极采矿业影响和利益协议的政治生态学分析

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Extractive Industries and Society-An International Journal Pub Date : 2025-04-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.exis.2025.101665

Michael Hitch , Chrysanthi Rodolaki , George Barakos

{"title":"Power imbalances and sustainability challenges: a political ecology analysis of impact and benefit agreements in Canada's arctic mining sector","authors":"Michael Hitch , Chrysanthi Rodolaki , George Barakos","doi":"10.1016/j.exis.2025.101665","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.exis.2025.101665","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Impact and Benefit Agreements (IBAs) are crucial for managing mineral development in Canada's Arctic, aiming to promote sustainability and distribute benefits to Indigenous communities. However, this study uncovers shortcomings in the IBA model that hinder its effectiveness. We analyse the former Jericho Diamond Project IBA in Nunavut through a political ecology lens to highlight power imbalances in decision-making for natural resource development. Our research indicates that IBAs centralise decision-making authority among regional Inuit associations and industry stakeholders, sidelining local communities and those not receiving benefits. Additionally, the confidential aspect of IBAs constrains public oversight and accountability. Current IBA structures fail to address community sustainability issues, including infrastructure and social impacts. They reinforce a wage economy that leaves Northern communities vulnerable to global fluctuations. Excluding key stakeholders, like municipal governments, creates gaps in meeting community needs. Although IBAs improve on past mining practices, they do not secure sustainable development in Canada's Arctic. This research calls for a reimagined IBA model better to balance economic opportunities with environmental protection and community well-being.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47848,"journal":{"name":"Extractive Industries and Society-An International Journal","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 101665"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143844302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Environmental and mine closure costs in the block sequencing of a coal deposit 煤矿区块排序中的环境和矿井关闭成本

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Extractive Industries and Society-An International Journal Pub Date : 2025-04-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.exis.2025.101668

David Oliveros-Sepúlveda , Marc Bascompta-Massanés , Giovanni Franco-Sepúlveda

{"title":"Environmental and mine closure costs in the block sequencing of a coal deposit","authors":"David Oliveros-Sepúlveda , Marc Bascompta-Massanés , Giovanni Franco-Sepúlveda","doi":"10.1016/j.exis.2025.101668","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.exis.2025.101668","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>At present, extractive industries face significant sustainability challenges in the territories where they operate. Traditionally, environmental and social variables have not been integrated into the processes of optimization and sequencing in mining plans, leading to outcomes that are not holistic and are accompanied by higher risks. Efforts to reduce geological, economic, and operational uncertainty have seen considerable progress in recent years. However, limited research addresses the environmental and social uncertainties that mining projects may face. This research proposes the internalization of the costs associated with the closure of the mine, environmental costs and costs of conflict resolution, calculated based on equations suggested by various authors in the state of the art. The base case of an open pit coal mine located in Colombia with previously established initial conditions and associated costs, calculated after the optimization process, is addressed. Subsequently, a new case is generated in which these costs are charged to the economic valuation of the mineral, punishing its calorific value. At the end, a sensitivity analysis is carried out with the future projections of the price of coal. The results obtained indicate that, by internalizing these costs, it is possible to reduce the investment risk and there is an improvement in the operational, social and environmental performance of the case study. Results that could benefit the company, the State and the communities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47848,"journal":{"name":"Extractive Industries and Society-An International Journal","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 101668"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143848172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The conundrum of river sand mining and biodiversity conservation in Kerala, India 印度喀拉拉邦河砂开采与生物多样性保护的难题

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Extractive Industries and Society-An International Journal Pub Date : 2025-04-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.exis.2025.101671

Lekshmi Ashok, George Kuttiparichel Varghese, Santosh Gopalakrishnan Thampi

{"title":"The conundrum of river sand mining and biodiversity conservation in Kerala, India","authors":"Lekshmi Ashok, George Kuttiparichel Varghese, Santosh Gopalakrishnan Thampi","doi":"10.1016/j.exis.2025.101671","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.exis.2025.101671","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Many studies have shown that uncontrolled sand mining can have severe environmental consequences. Realizing these adverse impacts, the government of Kerala, India, regulated river sand mining. The construction industry in the state, the largest consumer of the mined sand, reacted by replacing river sand by manufactured sand (M-sand), which is obtained by crushing the stones quarried from the midlands and high ranges of the state. To assess the impact of sand mining ban on the biodiversity of Western Ghats, the areal expansion of 72 quarries within a 10 km buffer of protected areas was analysed. Using GIS and Google Earth Pro's Historical Imagery tool, we compared the quarries' average annual expansion over the three years preceding the ban with their expansion in 2016, the year the ban was fully enforced. The expansion in 2016 was 1.74 times the average annual increase over the decade, with some quarries more than doubling in area. A comparison with studies from other parts of the world suggests that increased quarrying can significantly affect the biodiversity of the Western Ghats. The study highlights the importance of more holistic and integrated approaches to formulating environmental policies and regulations, to prevent counterproductive outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47848,"journal":{"name":"Extractive Industries and Society-An International Journal","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 101671"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143839215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Implications of the UN declaration on the rights of peasants on the operability of the IFC's performance standard on involuntary land acquisition and resettlement 《联合国农民权利宣言》对国际金融公司非自愿征地安置履约标准可操作性的影响

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Extractive Industries and Society-An International Journal Pub Date : 2025-04-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.exis.2025.101669

John R. Owen , Deanna Kemp , Julia Loginova , Michelle Li Ern Ang

{"title":"Implications of the UN declaration on the rights of peasants on the operability of the IFC's performance standard on involuntary land acquisition and resettlement","authors":"John R. Owen , Deanna Kemp , Julia Loginova , Michelle Li Ern Ang","doi":"10.1016/j.exis.2025.101669","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.exis.2025.101669","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas (UNDROP), adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2018, remains absent from discussions on global land governance and development finance standards. The status of UNDROP should be of keen interest to policy and industry professionals given the central importance of land related rights associated with the declaration. This is particularly relevant in the context of involuntary land acquisition and resettlement. Our viewpoint examines the implications of UNDROP for the operability of the International Finance Corporation Performance Standard 5 on Involuntary Land Acquisition and Resettlement. The foremost complication is that UNDROP could be used by affected people to refuse a state's assertion of eminent domain. This possibility should be prompting policy makers and other actors to re-think existing frameworks that enable developers to access land through involuntary processes of acquisition.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47848,"journal":{"name":"Extractive Industries and Society-An International Journal","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 101669"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143820718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Sustainable copper supply chains: Evaluating ESG risks through the lens of regulatory compliance and risk assessment strategies 可持续铜供应链：通过监管合规和风险评估策略评估ESG风险

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Extractive Industries and Society-An International Journal Pub Date : 2025-04-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.exis.2025.101662

Angelina Anani, Sefiu O. Adewuyi, Casandra Gamez Gonzales

{"title":"Sustainable copper supply chains: Evaluating ESG risks through the lens of regulatory compliance and risk assessment strategies","authors":"Angelina Anani, Sefiu O. Adewuyi, Casandra Gamez Gonzales","doi":"10.1016/j.exis.2025.101662","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.exis.2025.101662","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The global demand for copper is projected to increase by approximately 3.5 times by 2050, yet the mining industry faces significant challenges in meeting this demand due to inherent risks within the copper supply chain. The industry's ability to address the supply chain risks will largely depend on its capacity to manage Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues. Leveraging current technology and real-time data collection is crucial for efficiently and effectively mitigating ESG risks, as it enables prompt identification and response to potential issues. However, the absence of standardized metrics for ESG compliance presents a critical barrier. This study aims to develop a retrospective and qualitative assessment to evaluate ESG risks in the copper supply chain through a regulatory compliance lens and apply risk assessment strategies across different stages of the supply chain. Our findings indicate that while local, national, and international regulations, rights, and guidelines are extensive, effective application and adherence to these standards can significantly reduce ESG risks. We conclude that regional governments should play a leading role in establishing a robust ESG framework with accountability and transparency to support sustainable copper supply chains and ensure the industry's future viability. We recommend the integration of data-driven technologies in ESG assessment and compliance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47848,"journal":{"name":"Extractive Industries and Society-An International Journal","volume":"23 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143820324","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Local stakeholder's perspectives on development of economic activities: The Gällivare case 地方利益相关者对经济活动发展的看法：Gällivare案例

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Extractive Industries and Society-An International Journal Pub Date : 2025-04-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.exis.2025.101664

Jerbelle Elomina , Ivana Živojinović , Gun Lidestav , Per Sandström , Stefan Sandström , Helga Pülzl

{"title":"Local stakeholder's perspectives on development of economic activities: The Gällivare case","authors":"Jerbelle Elomina , Ivana Živojinović , Gun Lidestav , Per Sandström , Stefan Sandström , Helga Pülzl","doi":"10.1016/j.exis.2025.101664","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.exis.2025.101664","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Sweden's commitment to environmental conservation, social equity, and cultural preservation is challenged by intensifying resource extraction and land use conflicts. To ensure its continued equitable development, understanding and incorporating local perspectives into the decision-making process is necessary. Hence, this study seeks to understand current stakeholder views on the development of extractive industries i.e., mining and forestry; and traditional livelihood focusing on reindeer husbandry as defined by the human development theory and subjective capabilities. We used Gällivare, Sweden as our case study where all these economic activities are present and land use conflicts are intensifying. Through expert interviews and local stakeholder surveys using Q-methodology, we identified three perspectives: (1) Uncertain Development, (2) Prioritizing Nature and Reindeer, and (3) Industry Growth Equals Community Growth. We also found points of consensus and conflicts among these differing perspectives crucial for improving ongoing discussions and negotiations on land use conflicts. What remains clear is that development remains contested. Some groups express limited capabilities and freedom in pursuing the life they value hence development for some stakeholders is still far from reality as against reported indexes. Finally, we suggest that examining local stakeholder views on development can enhance the current monitoring of human development, especially in the Arctic region.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":47848,"journal":{"name":"Extractive Industries and Society-An International Journal","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 101664"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143817209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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