The document discusses sustainable development practices in the mining industry. It notes that mining in Ukraine has an extremely high death rate compared to other countries like China, Russia, and the US. Sustainable development is defined as actions that protect the environment, improve community wellbeing, and allow communities to manage their own affairs now and in the future without outside assistance. Canadian mining follows principles like responsible governance, ethical practices, respecting human rights, engaging local communities, and protecting the environment. Key elements of sustainability frameworks include leadership, governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management, social stewardship, and environmental stewardship.

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2. Practice of Sustainable Development
 Case Study: Sustainable Development in Mining
Industry
 Triple-Bottom-Line: people, profits and planet

3. Practice cont…
 Unsustainable Mining in Ukraine
On average each million tonne of coal extracted in Ukraine claims 2 lives. China - the
rate is 0.7 deaths per tonne. Russia - 0.2; and 0.02 in the United States.

4. Practice cont…
 Sustainable development in the context of
exploration
 Definition as actions and activities to:
- protect / preserve environment
- improve the community wellbeing
- improve ability of the community to manage and
sustain its own affairs now / in the future without
depending on external sources.

5. Practice cont…
 Sustainable Mining in Canada
 Responsible Exploration:
1. Adopt Responsible Governance
and Management
2. Apply Ethical Business Practices
3. Respect Human Rights
4. Commit to project Due Diligence and Risk
Assessment

6. Practice cont…
 Responsible Exploration (cont.):
5. Engage Host Communities
and other affected and interested parties
6. Contribute to Community Development and Social
wellbeing
7. Protect the Environment
8. Safeguard the Health and Safety of Workers and
the Local Population

7. Practice cont…
Key elements of Sustainability Framework:
Leadership and Accountability
Governance
Stakeholder Engagement
Risk and Change Management and Emergency Preparedness
Social Stewardship
Environmental Stewardship
Examples: Sustainability Framework in 16 countries
Zero Harm as a core value (IAMGOLD)

8. Conclusion
 Holistic approach embracing social, economic and
environmental development is a key of SD.
 Sustainability connected to corporate reputation in
business world.
 Companies often use the language within its own
culture of corporate social responsibility,
environment, stewardship, citizenship, health, and
safety.
 Decisions through good leadership, need to secure
the resources to sustain this and coming generations.

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