Sharing the benefits

摘要

There can be no doubt that mining, executed responsibly, is a significant force for sustainable growth. Beyond the multiplier effects on employment, livelihoods and the national economy, it should not be underestimated that whole communities are directly and often exclusively dependent on the sustainability and growth of the mining sector. But to succeed in growing the mining economy, long-term relationships of trust and mutual respect must be established between its key stakeholders. A mining operation should provide socio-economic benefits to all stakeholders - including employees and local communities (in the form of jobs, local procurement and community projects), national and regional governments (in the form of royalties, taxes and investment) and investors of capital (in the form of dividends, interest and risk-adjusted returns on their investment). If one group withdraws their support for the operation, this will negatively impact all stakeholders.