Sustainability in the mining industry: An evaluation of the National Planning Commission's diagnostic overview

T. Zvarivadza

Resources Policy, 2018, vol. 56, issue C, 70-77

Abstract: Environmental stewardship is the keystone to sustainability in mining and industry. While environmental compliance appears to be costly at first sight, it gives a mining company a competitive edge. Several pieces of legislation have been enacted as a means to deal with impacts of mining on the environment and hence provide an enabling environment for sustainable development (SD). The industry has adopted the principles of environmentally responsible mining, in line with the recommendations of international bodies like the International Organization for Standards (ISO), The Equator Principles Association and International Finance Corporation (IFC).

Keywords: Sustainable development; Mining industry; Environment; National Planning Commission; Legal framework (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2018.01.008

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