http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/ The University of Queensland en Fez http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:203732 Abstract Sustainable development practices have become an integral part of most major mining companies’ business activities. However, the history of mining and the negative impacts it has had on the natural and social environment mean future mining activities, rightly or wrongly, will be judged against the legacies of the past and current poor performers. Legacy mine land, defined here as land which has been mined and is now being used for another purpose, or is orphaned, abandoned or derelict and in need of remedial work, is one management challenge that will be judged in the context of sustainable development. Globally, millions of such sites exist. Having criteria against which to measure progress toward or away from sustainable development goals is a key to delivering results. The aim of this research was to develop a sustainability criteria and indicators framework to suit the particular needs of legacy mine land. The resulting framework consists of 14 criteria and 72 indicators. 2010-04-20T00:00:00Z Worrall, Rhys Creswell og Neil, David T. og Brereton, David J. og Mulligan, David R. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:277239 While considerable attention has been devoted to reducing environmental damage associated with mining, less is known about how to manage the social impacts of mining. Most achievements in this respect are associated with two approaches to managing corporate social responsibility: voluntary measures to gain a social licence to operate on the one hand and compliance with government regulation on the other. However in mining-intensive regions of Australia these have not delivered more sustainable management regimes and the challenge of accumulating problems remains. This article discusses two innovations-social impact management plans and strategic regional plans-that seek to introduce more integrated, collaborative management and achieve more than is possible for governments or corporations working alone. These may be characterised as examples of 'clumsy solutions' which have been suggested as appropriate for dealing with so-called 'wicked problems'. The chapter considers their potential to leverage social sustainability for communities hosting mining operations. 2012-07-10T08:44:48Z Everingham, Jo-Anne http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:262483 The Community Development and Engagement Courses in the Graduate Certificate of Community Relations (Resource Sector) aim to facilitate a transformation in the community relations practice of the participants and ultimately to support a shift to emergent community relations practice within the resources industry. This paper outlines the approach taken to the design and delivery of courses to enable this transformation. The feedback from students during the courses and formal evaluations has indicated that for many students the courses have been instrumental in changing their approach to the community and to their role in the company. 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Bourke, Pam og Clark, Phil http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:253420 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Li, Y. og Corder, G. D. og McLellan, B. C. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:282653 2012-10-02T10:36:38Z Ali, Saleem H. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:254415 It is widely accepted that organizations and their organizational arrangements are important in understanding development (Cowell et al., 2001). This chapter seeks to answer the question: what does 'organization' mean for social impact assessment (SIA)? There are many organizational forms that can influence SIA outcomes and processes, such as political parties, government agencies, regulatory bodies, family units, corrununity groups, landowner associations, local and . regional councils, Indigenous representative bodies, consulting firms, financing organizations and project proponents. The focus of this chapter is on the project proponent and, in particular, large, hierarchical , multinational organizations in heavy footprint industries such as the extractive industries (e.g. mining, oil and gas) and construction (e.g. for dams and other large scale infrastructure). Specifically, this chapter considers the degree to which project proponent organizations influence SIA processes and outcomes. It remains a fact that in most contexts, particularly jurisdictions that are pro-development, project proponents hold considerable power and are able to significantly influence outcomes. [Extract] 2011-10-07T00:00:00Z Kemp, Deanna http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:296482 2013-04-09T11:35:34Z Corder, G. D. og Green, S. R. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:252045 2011-09-16T00:00:00Z Rocci, André og Barrett, Damian og Franks, Daniel M. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:135925 The number, range and foci of voluntary initiatives have been growing rapidly over the last decade, but there is still debate as to whether they work 'on the ground'. The paper begins by defining voluntary initiatives and considers their relative strengths and weaknesses. The main factors contributing to their effectiveness-monitoring, transparency, enforcement, content and compulsoriness-are discussed and are then reviewed in light of an Australian case study of a mining industry initiative. Interviews with mining industry executives and other stakeholders are used to offer insights into the ways in which the efficacy of voluntary initiatives might be improved. It is here that a paradox emerges: the voluntary initiatives with the most potential for success appear to be those that are, effectively, compulsory. The paper concludes by discussing the key ways in which 'compulsory' voluntary initiatives might differ from command-and-control regulation and the broader implications of this apparent movement towards the privatisation of regulation. 2008-04-22T00:00:00Z Schiavi, Petrina og Solomon, Fiona http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:198475 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Bainton, N. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:104603 Issues around water – its quality, use, availability and environmental value – can be a major point of tension between mineral projects and local communities. Failure to manage these issues appropriately can jeopardise the obtaining of regulatory approvals for new projects and place at risk the ‘social licence to operate’ of existing operations. Conversely, there may also be significant opportunities for companies to engage constructively with communities over water issues and to make a positive contribution to the sustainable development of these communities. Using case studies, this paper will explore the various types of social risks and opportunities associated with water and mineral resource development and identify key learnings relating to the management of these issues. 2007-08-23T00:00:00Z Brereton, D. J. og Parmenter, J. C. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:147406 2008-06-06T00:00:00Z Franks, D. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:176825 2009-04-17T00:00:00Z Franks, Daniel Marc http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:284277 2012-11-03T00:00:00Z Barclay, Mary Anne og Zhang, Tian http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:254179 2011-10-05T00:00:00Z Bradshaw, Elizabeth og Bryant, Katie og Cohen, Tamar og Brereton, David og Kim, Julie og Gillespie, Kirsty og Lilley, Ian http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:84191 2007-08-14T00:00:00Z Beach, R. og Brereton, D. J. og Cliff, D. I. http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:254168 2011-10-05T00:00:00Z Brereton, David og Owen, John og Kim, Julie