Public Relations Roles and Functions in Government

Public Relations (PR) serves vital roles and functions in building, maintaining, and promoting reputation of the organization [] and opening wider opportunities for collaboration [].It is now no longer seen as an additional function but as an important pillar of organizational sustainability [1, 2], shown, among others, by the increasing number of institutions adopting …

Mining and Minerals

Mining is associated with obtaining various minerals and is one of the oldest documented areas of human activity. Mining activities focus on deposits of minerals (Mero et al. 2017).The concept of sustainable development is essential for the mining industry, as its activities concern nonrenewable geological resources of a limited amount in the Earth's crust.

A review of studies on sustainable development in mining …

A suitable framework for sustainable development will be created through the interaction of these principles with activities carried out in different stages of mining life cycle and their implementation in the mining projects can be economically profitable, environmentally clean, and socially responsible.

Environment, Health, and Safety in Mining: Where We …

activities are carried out on contract ual basis, these efforts are not yielding the desired outcome. So, pr etty much everything gets to the same end, i.e., insufficient planni ng, improper ...

Mining in Tanzania

The main body regulating mining activities in Tanzania is the Mining Commission (the Commission), which is established as a body corporate and is vested with functions that include supervising and regulating the sector, issuing, cancelling and renewing mineral rights, and resolving disputes arising out of mining operations or activities. 9 The ...

First-step analysis: mining in Tanzania

Mining industry. Standing. What is the nature and importance of the mining industry in your country? Tanzania is endowed with mineral deposits of gold, iron, silver, copper, platinum, nickel, tin ...

Survival now, sustainability later: the emerging artisanal mining …

With continuous foreign investments and complexities of local institutions, these local mining industries may eventually lessen the importance of agricultural livelihoods. ... it was unclear as to whether the mining companies had the requisite licences and permits to carry out the activities they were engaged in since the officials interviewed ...

REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN …

15, 2010): This policy lays out the framework for consultation to be carried out by the Saskatchewan government, which in turn may impact mining companies' activities.16 The government can impose additional conditions or consultation requirements on companies prior to granting permits.17 4) Quebec: There is a GRSS.18

(PDF) Environmental Impact Assessment Of Mining Activities…

mining industry. It is the authors ... Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), Section A-Mining Tech- ... Among the activities carried out at the coal mine site, the ...

Understanding the impact of mining activities and human …

Mining activities and efforts to increase human capital in East Luwu Regency, …

Mining Act

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires— "application" includes— (a) an application for the grant, renewal, transfer, assignment or surrender of a mineral right; or (b) an application for the grant or renewal of a mineral dealer's licence or a diamond dealer's licence; "arm's-length value" means the purchase price under an ...

Unit 18: MINING AND QUARRYING IN RWANDA

The mining industry requires high level mechanisation. It requires people who are skilled. For a long time the mining industry in Rwanda has slowed down because of inadequate qualified personnel. The picture below shows …

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Impacts of mining activities on the achievement of …

Mining is a mineral resource's exploitation-based activity with a finite source of income. This makes it a temporary activity in the long-term future.

ILLEGAL MINING AS THREAT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN GHANA…

Within the past few decades, Ghana's mining sector specifically the small scale mining subsector has been marred by controversies mainly due to its threat to sustainable development.

Public Relations Roles and Functions in Government, …

functions are carried out in a total of 18 institutions consisting of 6 government agen-cies, 6 commercial industries, and 6 CSOs. The questions posed in this research is, "What are the most exercised roles and functions of PR practitioners in government ... in public relations activities carried out by non-governmental organizations.

Socio-Economic & Environmental Impact Assessment of …

Realizing that the Mines and Minerals Management Act 1995 mandates all mining and quarrying to be carried out in scientific manner and the miners are required to carry out progressive restoration of the mined area during operation of the mine or quarry to minimize negative socio-economic and environmental impacts, and,

How does innovation take place in the mining industry? Understanding the logic behind innovation in a changing …

As input for these innovation outputs, mining firms perform research and development (R&D) …

The impact of mining on sustainable practices and the …

Mining has played a part in the economic development of developed countries such as the USA, Canada and Australia. However, the mining economic growth connection varies considerably from that claimed in the historical analogy reasoning. It is not evident that these countries' historical experience applies to modern developing nations due to modifications in …

(PDF) Organizational structures of mining companies: composition …

The organizational structures of large companies from the same industry are typical. But the geographic, economic and political conditions of activity impose some particularities on them.

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2.2 Increased Global Mining Innovation . As in any other sector, mining firms innovate in their products, production processes or organizational practices. As input for these innovation outputs, mining firms perform research and …

Status of Sustainability Development of Deep-Sea Mining Activities …

With technological improvement such as ore exploration, robotics, and hydrodynamic lifting, deep-sea mining has attracted more attention from governments, companies, and scientific research institutions. Although its research and development has made great progress, there are still many obstacles in its industrial development, such as …

Coal mining and environmental sustainability in South …

This study investigates the effects of coal mining on environmental sustainability in South Africa in relation to the moderating role of institutions. To achieve the study's objectives, the fully modified least square (FMOLS), dynamic least squares (DOLS), canonical cointegrating regression (CCR), Bayer-Hanck cointegration and Toda-Yamamoto causality test are …

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environmental & social costs of mining activities, among others. This report also examined the policy framework for mining development in Nigeria. A key document considered was the Roadmap for the Growth and Development of the Nigerian Mining Industry 2016, which contains the Government's strategy for the ... analysis was carried out and the ...

Artisanal and small-scale mining and the Sustainable …

Promoting what is potentially an untenable extractive industries-led development strategy, however, is by no means the biggest problem with the Atlas.It is rather its curious decision to avoid any discussion on the importance of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) – low-tech, labor-intensive mineral extraction and processing carried out mostly by local people …

The mining boom in Malawi: implications forcommunity …

the part of government institutions to guide and monitor mining sector investments to ensure benefits both atthe communityand national levels. In Malawi, there has been some resistance from both government and ... where activities are being carried out. Can, then, increased participation The mining boom in Malawi 381.

Mining

The Pathology Division's PATHAUT report provides disease surveillance data for the mining industry and assists in monitoring disease trends. This can demonstrate areas of success and improvement within the industry. It has also functioned to guide the assessment of occupational hygiene standards and set levels of impairment. Related Materials

(PDF) How does innovation take place in the mining industry

carried out by mining firms as well as service suppliers, or juniors. H(1): Mining firms incr ease ex ploration activities to expand mineral production when the mineral price is rising so that ...

NATIONAL REPORT ON MINING

The Mining laws of Ethiopia have been issued in 1993 and amended recently, in 1998 that they invite private sector investment and believed to be competitive and attractive as compared to other developing countries mining codes. Subsequent to the …

Mining Industry Corporate Social Responsibility …

The impact of mining industries' operations on different areas is easy to be noticed. Thus, nowadays different research considering ecology, economy, society, or engineering is performed in light of mining industries. …

Responsible Mining: Challenges, Perspectives and Approaches

Transparency and accountability in the mining sector can be considered as a driving force for its sustainable transformation, which mobilises forces of all stakeholder groups, whether in the area of direct management responsibilities (e.g. processes and methods of extraction) or involving interests of local communities and other stakeholders (e.g. …

Mining 2024

The mining industry in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has existed for more than a century and constitutes a significant part of the national economy. ... (favourable or unfavourable) is carried out by the Mining Cadastre as well as the mines directorate, which are technical branches of the Ministry of Mines. Mining rights are granted by ...

The effects of the mining operation activities permit …

However, in order to start operation activities today, it is necessary to obtain permissions from 15 to 20 separate units of 8–10 different Ministries. The requirement to obtain permission from such a large number of institutions in order to carry out mining operation activities causes delays and investment losses in the permit process.

Artisanal and small-scale mining in Tanzania – Evidence …

Mining is increasingly important in Tanzania for the development of the country's economy. While mining of gold, gemstones (mainly tanzanite) and diamond dominate the sector Tanzania is endowed with a variety of other minerals. The mining sector involves both large-scale mining (LSM) and artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) operations. The

Overview of mineral reserves availability in Rwanda: …

This paper is a review discussing Rwanda's mineral reserves. It aims to identify challenges and opportunities for investment and development of the country's mining sector. Data were collected from the literature review including existing published books, articles, mining reports, and online documents on Rwandan mineral reserves from the GoR and NISR. Results …

Uganda's Mineral Regulatory Regime

Mining lease A mining lease gives the holder an exclusive right to carry on exploration and mining operations in the specified mining area. It is for a duration not exceeding twenty years or the estimated life of the ore body. It can be renewed for a period not exceeding 15 years.

Innovation in the Mining Industry: Technological Trends …

Innovation plays a critical role in the mining industry as a tool to improve the efficiency of its processes, to reduce costs, but also to meet the increasing social and environmental concerns among communities and authorities. Technological progress has also been crucial to allow the exploitation of new deposits in more complex scenarios: lower ore …

Sierra Leone: Environment

The degradation caused by this so-called artisanal mining is unprecedented as the mining is carried out with no regard for the environment. Whilst the mining is done haphazardly with no plan for land reclamation or rehabilitation, it is the environment, health, and livelihood of local communities that remain hugely compromised.

The impacts of EIA procedure on the mining sector in the …

However, in order to start operation activities today, it is necessary to obtain permissions from 15 to 20 separate units of 8–10 different Ministries. The requirement to obtain permission from such a large number of institutions in order to carry out mining operation activities causes delays and investment losses in the permit process.

(PDF) Mining and the Sustainable Development Goals: A Systematic

Mining activities can also contribute to longterm development, especially in economics. It can help a country generate cash, fuel economic growth, create jobs, and contribute to infrastructure ...