Building a New Road Map for Sustainable Growth
When: September 15-16, 2016
Where: Miami, USA
More information about the BNamericas Latam Leaders Forum.
Mining and Metals Sector Largest Contributor to Corporate Social Investment and Development Expenditure in South Africa
Citing data from the Integrated Reporting and Assurance Services’ Sustainability Data Transparency Index, Eunomix said the mining and metals sector is the largest contributor to corporate social investment and development expenditure in South Africa.
Anglo American Continues to Deliver on its Sustainability Goals Despite the Commodity Crisis
For the third consecutive year, the company exceeded its 2020 water savings target of 14%, achieving an estimated 16% water saving against projected water usage. Anglo American made this announcement on the release of its 15th annual Sustainability Report alongside its 2015 Annual Report, entitled “Driving Change, Defining Our Future”. Read the full article here.
Mongolian Companies First to Adopt IFC’s Water Use Code
Eight major mining companies in the South Gobi Region signed on 4 February a Voluntary Code of Practice (VCP) on water management, prepared over 18 months by IFC. Arjun Bhalla, Senior Operations Officer, Infrastructure & Natural Resource Department, IFC, explains to B. Tugsbilegt of MMJ why this is a significant step in meeting the challenge of efficient use of water and how it is meant to improve and optimise water management in the region.
International Labor Organization Awarded $5M to Reduce Child Labor and Improve Working Conditions in Small-scale and Artisanal Gold Mining
The US Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs has awarded the International Labor Organization $5 million to implement a 40-month project to reduce child labor and address hazardous working conditions in artisanal and small-scale mining. Read the full news release here.
Putting a Dollar Value on Natural Resources is Key to Good Policymaking
Economists found a way to measure the real value over time of natural capital, such as groundwater and forests. It could show governments how to weigh costs and benefits when investing in natural assets. Read the full article on Newsweek here.
IFC Promotes Responsible Water Management in Mongolia’s Mining Sector
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, successfully brokered a new voluntary code of practice (VCP) for common water management and reporting for the mining industry in the South Gobi region. This collective effort will safeguard water resources and promote the efficient and transparent use of water. The VCP is a critical step towards building trust among local stakeholders, including government authorities, local communities, civil society organizations, and the media. Read the full press release here.
Sustainable Development Goals: how does hydropower fit in?
With the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including a dedicated goal to provide universal access to modern energy services, hydropower has an important role to play in the post-2015 development agenda. Here, Tracy Lane, hydropower development director at IHA, explores the implications of the SDGs for the hydropower sector and international community.
SMI to host public consultation on how mining can contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute has been invited to facilitate the consultation process in the Australia and Asia Pacific Region (or whatever region you want cover) for the recently released “Mapping Mining to the SDGs: A Preliminary Atlas”.
Report: Navigating the New Normal – China and Global Resource Governance
The report is the result of two years of joint research between Chatham House and the Development Research Center of the State Council (DRC), including six expert workshops in China and conversations with international organizations.
