Sustainable Development in Mining - Economics, Society and Environment

Summary

This course, presented in webcast format, examines the needs of society and commercial entities engaged in mineral production.  Well-conceived and -designed mineral or solid fuel projects exercise a balance between economic prosperity, environmental health, and social equality.

Course Objectives

1. At the end of the course, participants will have a good understanding of the underpinnings of sustainable development and how this concept is viewed in mining operations;
2. Participants will have a good grounding in the applications of this concept to mining and the contributions that mining makes to sustainable development; and
3. Participants will understand how to apply the concept at project, mine and corporate levels.

Pre-Course e-Learning

Prior to the course, registered delegates have access to online e-learning material consisting of two introductory courses titled Cyanide in Mining, and Establishing a Social Licence to Operate in Mining.

UBC Certificate in Mining Studies

This webcast qualifies for one day of short course credit for the UBC Certificate in Mining Studies, a continuing education initiative by the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining at the University of British Columbia. more details »

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This course meets the requirements for formal CPD activity for most Canadian provincial associations and US state boards and may contribute the equivalent in hours towards your CPD requirement. more details »

Who Should Attend?

Mining company personnel, consultants and members of regulatory agencies who are interested in learning about sustainable development and the applications of this concept in the mining industry would benefit from this course.