Mining Companies' Social Development and Management Program (SDMP)

Mining companies continually develop more sophisticated technologies in responding to the growing demand of society. However, mining companies still have to demonstrate what ¿responsible¿ mining is, and there is uncertainty to overcome because, unfortunately for the industry, mining has a poor record of performance on various social and environmental issues over the past years. This book presents the investigation of Mining Companies¿ Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) and its impact to the multi-sector group. This contributes significant benefits of responsible mining and the risk of irresponsible mining. The information included in this book provide realization among multi-sector groups in finding solutions to the negative issues brought by mining activities and better knowledge to deal with these challenges. This book is a good source and contribution to both the mining companies and community for a positive social, economic and environmental solutions to mining concerns. Further, this book will offer future researchers with prior understanding of the mining companies¿ impact on the multi-sector groups in various areas.