Mining industry seeks to polish its tarnished reputation

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To counter rising criticism, the industry says it wants to adopt standards of good governance

The global mining industry may be talking about showing a greater commitment towards respect for human rights and the environment, but is accused of wanting to improve its reputation without seeking real progress.

In June, dozens of illegal miners died when part of a copper mine collapsed in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo . The mine was in the Kolwezi area operated by Kamoto Copper Company, a subsidiary of the Swiss company Glencore. Faced with rising criticism, the mining industry says it wants to adopt standards of good governance.

Earlier in September, the World Gold Council issued “Responsible Gold Mining Principles”, though the guidance is nonbinding. The industry body calls upon its members to “respect the human rights” of workers and communities affected by mining activities. Elsewhere, BMW along with German chemical giant BASF and Samsung announced a joint project last week to ensure “responsible” cobalt mining in the DRC.

 

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