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The paper argues that the benefits of gold mining activities for African workers and their communities are limited. Although most of the multinational gold mining companies adhere to national legislation, they do not always implement the collective agreements reached with the unions.

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Simulating the best policies for coal mining in Indonesia: ( L. Fatah / IDRC Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia , 2007); This report analyses the impact of coal mining on the economy and environment of South Kalimantan Province, one of the most important coal producing regions in Indonesia. It uses a Social Accounting M...
An argument for policy changes in the Tanzanian mining industry: ( M. Curtis;T. Lissu / Norwegian Church Aid , 2008); This report analyses how Tanzania is failing to use its considerable mineral resources to tackle poverty, and asks: where is Tanzania’s mineral wealth going? Gold mining is the fastest gro...
Risk assessment and management in the oil and gas sector: ( International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation , 2008); This is a guide for companies working in the extractive industries, particularly in the oil and gas sectors and provides basic conflict management advice and guidance. Its objective is to save time, t...
Factors impeding enhanced tax revenues from extractive sectors for sub- saharan governments: ( M. Stürmer (ed);J. Karlsson / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik / German Development Institute (GDI) , 2008); The extractive sector is a major source of domestic revenue for sub-Saharan African countries that can help in achieving the Millennium Development Goals. This paper examines the factors hinderi...
How to create successful social investment?: ( International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation , 2008); Many social investment programmes fail to generate the goodwill that companies hope for and instead become a burden beyond the originally intended period. This guidance document addresses the question...
Can women be included in mining operations?: ( N. Africa / International Finance Corporation , 2008); Mining has not always had good press in the development arena, due to a history of inadequate environmental and social governance. This short paper argues that there is enormous opportunity to be h...
Accruing benefits from mining in Africa: ( C. Breisinger;J. Thurlow / International Food Policy Research Institute , 2008); Today’s resource boom in Africa, driven by Asian economic growth, offers new opportunities for resource-rich African countries. Contrary to the experience of previous booms, however, most mining...
Sustainable development in the mining industry and community development: A handblook: ( The Oil, Gas and Mining Sustainable Community Development Fund , 2006); This handbook addresses community engagement and development, a theme in the Leading Practice Sustainable Development Program. The program aims to identify key issues affecting sustainable development...
How to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in oil and gas industry?: ( The Oil, Gas and Mining Sustainable Community Development Fund , 2007); Oil and natural gas companies are evaluating options for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, developing project plans, and implementing emission reduction projects either voluntarily or to comply...
How can communities and companies engage in co-planning and monitoring to ensure sustainable local development ?: ( R. Parker;J. V. Alstine;M. Gitsham / The Oil, Gas and Mining Sustainable Community Development Fund , 2008); This study explores how communities and companies can engage in co-planning and monitoring to ensure sustainable local development benefits from the extraction of resources. Key points are highlighted...