PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN MINE PLANNING AND DESIGN

Canada is a leader in the global mining industry. At a time of increasing scrutiny of the role of business in society, mining executives now cite social risk as a key challenge to providing resources for global growth and sustainable development. This proposed research aims to assess approaches for mining companies to engage with stakeholders and better manage social performance during the mine life cycle. Specifically, the research seeks to determine whether and how mining can be a catalyst for sustainable development in resource rich regions. The research will produce a case study focussed on stakeholder engagement and local economic development associated with a proposed gold mine in Mongolia. The mine will be the largest in Bayankhongor province, generating employment and supply opportunities for local residents and businesses. The findings will assist the partner – Erdene Resource Development – to strengthen its engagement with communities during design and permitting of the proposed mine.

Faculty Supervisor:

Nadja Kunz

Student:

Jocelyn Fraser;Zorigtkhuu Bat-Erdene

Partner:

Erdene Resource Development Corp

Discipline:

Engineering

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University:

University of British Columbia

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