Mining is necessary for development, but development at the cost of environment will lead to destruction. Mines and minerals needs to be preserved for the future generation.
The increasingly integrated and collaborative nature of environmental control programmes means that all stakeholders - environmental and mining ministries, companies, communities and public organisations - must understand the interlocking nature of the various individual instruments described in this document. There is also an important role for personnel working in infrastructure and utilities, local government, planning and financing ministries.http://commdev.org/files/814_file_UNEP_UNDESA_EnvGuidelines.pdf
MINING & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (EMS): Mining operations that have implemented either a formal (with ISO 14001 certification) or informal (without formal certification or self-declared) EMS have found real and valuable benefits. Positive outcomes in terms of improved environmental performance, assured legal compliance and energy and material efficiencies can be expected by EMS implementation. A sound EMS also helps a mining company to identify its responsibilities beyond simple compliance.EMS implementation allows a mining company to anticipate the changing expectations of the public as well as constant changes in environmental laws and regulations. An effective EMS adopts new ways of providing continuous improvement in a mining company's efforts to manage environmental compliance and performance.http://www.envirogulf.com/mining_iso.html
Sound environmental practices should be a priority in the design and operation of necessary facilities through all phases of the mining life cycle.It is necessary to minimize mine environmental footprint through implementing environmentally responsible practices through all phases of the mine-life cycle and to provide protection for the environment today and for future generations.Creating a safe workplace for all mine staff needs to be given paramount importance
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