IN too many parts of the world mining has a bad reputation caused by a poor environmental and social record, and a legacy of accumulated problems. Despite the efforts of the industry to raise the bar, it's often still seen to be only as good as its latest failure. Yet why should we not set ourselves the goal of achieving sustainability in mining? It may be a long and difficult haul, but we have a responsibility as well as a real opportunity in Central Asia to take the initiative by embedding sustainable development - especially in entrepreneurial Kazakhstan which could lead the way. What does sustainability cover?
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