Land Access, Compensation, and Resettlement Policy Framework. 2.1.1 Land Regime in Mining Concessions as per the Mining Law . ..... discrete pieces of land required by mining and mining related activities, which result in ... claim or take advantage of resettlement assistance and …
Land acquisition and resettlement: Lessons learned ICMM member companies are committed to the social and economic development of communities around mining and metals operations. Living up to that commitment is especially challenging when people have to be relocated as a result of mining activities. While the starting
The potential for both physical and economic hardship as a result of resettlement can be significant. Yet mining and metals companies – working in partnership with local government, civil society, and host communities – can both effectively mitigate many, if not all, negative impacts , and, instead, make lasting contributions towards ...
Dec 19, 2019· The Guidelines note that mining has an effect of displacement of communities where mining activities take place in the form of physical resettlement, exhumation of graves, loss and damage to property, influx of people to the mining community and a boom in informal settlements.
Oct 01, 2019· Negative social impacts of mining activities on the other hand are pervasive. This study examined mining-induced resettlement within the context of land tenure regimes, local assets and livelihoods, and their implications towards achieving SDG 1 targets 4 and 5 as conceptualised in Fig. 1. The analysis presented in this paper shows that the ...
resettlement, or rehabilitation, is a process whereby those adversely affected are assisted in their efforts to improve, or at least restore, their incomes and standards of living. This report focuses on the involuntary resettlement of people as a direct result of mining activities. It includes those cases where development activities
measures to maximize benefits for any household voluntarily resettled as a result of project activities. NEW VS. EXISTING MINES: New mines shall meet the requirements in this chapter. At existing mines, where resettlement occurred in the past, operating companies are not required to demonstrate compliance with all of the requirements in this ...
Apr 02, 2011· Resettlement and rehabilitation People are forced to move out of their land due to both natural and man made disasters. Natural disasters like earthquakes, cyclones, tsunami etc. render thousands of people homeless and sometime even force them to move and resettle in other areas.
resettlement, or rehabilitation, is a process whereby those adversely affected are assisted in their efforts to improve, or at least restore, their incomes and standards of living. This report focuses on the involuntary resettlement of people as a direct result of mining activities. It includes those cases where development activities
have changed as a result. This report takes advantage of a unique research opportunity. Prior to the EVD outbreak, Independent Social Performance, in conjunction with the University of Sierra Leone, had been conducting research on the relationship between mining companies and host communities in six communities in Sierra Leone.
May 01, 2019· Mining-induced resettlement is the extensive process of planning and implementing the relocation of people, households and communities from one location to another because of mining projects, and all the associated activities such as the provision of compensation, livelihood restoration, and restoring or improving the social condition of the ...
Mining-induced displacement and resettlement: a In his now decade old report Avoiding New Poverty: Mining Induced Displacement and Resettlement,Downing (2002b, p.6) aptly characterises drivers for the increased significance of MIDR – rich mineral deposits being found in areas with relatively low land acquisition costs in areas of high population with poor definitions of land tenure and
Mining operations mobilize large amounts of material, and waste piles containing small size particles are easily dispersed by the wind. The largest sources of air pollution in mining operations are: • Particulate matter transported by the wind as a result of mining activities Exhaust emissions from mobile sources raise these particulate levels
As a general rule, resettlement will be to a location that offers equal or higher value characteristics and advantages of location. Our guiding principle on land-related matters is to create and foster trust which results in mutual benefits. In 2013, one household (of ten people) was resettled at Peñasquito.
Jul 21, 2015· As a result, despite the US $50 million spent by Rio Tinto and ICVL on resettlement (which was, notably, nearly double the initial estimated cost [p. 12]), most resettled people have been left worse off. A number of recommendations for improving resettlement policy and practice emerged from the research findings.
III. Mining ... In some instances, the content and activities presented in this Resettlement Handbook may seem overwhelming and overly elaborate for a small and straightforward resettlement project, , ... and site planning to avoid displacing people can result in substantial benefits in terms of cost,
Nov 29, 2016· Resettlement & rehabilitation of people 1. Problems & Concerns 2. Problems & Concerns We are benefitted manifold times through developmental projects like construction of dams, mining, creation of national parks, etc, but quite often, the native people of the project sites are displaced from their home land.
Sierra Leone - Mineral Sector Technical Assistance Project : resettlement policy framework (English) Abstract. The objectives of the Mining Technical Assistance Project for Sierra Leone is to: i) increase mining sector revenues to the government through: (a) increased capacity for negotiations and application of fair mineral development agreements; and (b) better...
Development-induced displacement and resettlement (DIDR) occurs when people are forced to leave their homes and/or land as a result of development. This subset of forced migration has been historically associated with the construction of dams for hydroelectric power and irrigation but is also the result of various development projects such as mining, agriculture, the creation of military ...
• Involuntary resettlement. Economic and physical displacement of communities often accompanies mining projects. Resettlement is an emotional issue, with human rights a prominent concern. When resettlement processes are badly managed, reputations can be severely damaged, and the process is difficult to reverse.
“Resettlement” means the voluntary or involuntary displacement and relocation of landowners, lawful occupiers, holders of informal and communal land rights, mine communities and host communities as a result of planned or operational mining activities. “Stakeholders” refers to those individuals, groups, organisations and institutions who
Development-induced displacement and resettlement (DIDR) occurs when people are forced to leave their homes and/or land as a result of development. This subset of forced migration has been historically associated with the construction of dams for hydroelectric power and irrigation but is also the result of various development projects such as mining, agriculture, the creation of military ...
Sierra Leone - Mineral Sector Technical Assistance Project : resettlement policy framework (English) Abstract. The objectives of the Mining Technical Assistance Project for Sierra Leone is to: i) increase mining sector revenues to the government through: (a) increased capacity for negotiations and application of fair mineral development agreements; and (b) better...
Jun 27, 2017· Kenya: Joint session between Base Titanium & host community reveals some displaced locals yet to be compensated Author: Hakijamii (Kenya), Published on: 27 June 2017 "Joint Meeting between Base Titanium Mining Project Liaison Committee and Mining Host Communities on Compensation and Agreed Resettlement Action Plan"
“Resettlement” means the voluntary or involuntary displacement and relocation of landowners, lawful occupiers, holders of informal and communal land rights, mine communities and host communities as a result of planned or operational mining activities. “Stakeholders” refers to those individuals, groups, organisations and institutions who
At the end of the xixth Century, Banaba was an unknown, and then ‘unclaimed’, island in the central Pacific; however, all was soon to change for its 450 residents. In 1900, a rock propping open a Sydney-office door of the Pacific Islands Phosphate Company was found to consist almost entirely of high-grade phosphate. It was soon traced back to the island; mining activity commenced shortly ...
Introduction Dams have been a part of the economic development model of almost all nations of the world. At some stage of their development, most countries with water resources that can be economically exploited have built dams for energy, irrigation, and drinking water. Hydropower provides a non-polluting source of energy that may be generated in increasing amounts for the growing needs of ...
Jul 21, 2015· As a result, despite the US $50 million spent by Rio Tinto and ICVL on resettlement (which was, notably, nearly double the initial estimated cost [p. 12]), most resettled people have been left worse off. A number of recommendations for improving resettlement policy and practice emerged from the research findings.
• Involuntary resettlement. Economic and physical displacement of communities often accompanies mining projects. Resettlement is an emotional issue, with human rights a prominent concern. When resettlement processes are badly managed, reputations can be severely damaged, and the process is difficult to reverse.
Mineral exploitation contributes significantly to economic growth and development in most world economies. In Africa, Ghana is the second largest gold producer, contributing to about 5.7% of the country’s GDP. The mining sector in Ghana consists of both small-scale and large-scale mining, each of which has varying environmental impacts. This paper provides an exposition on the environmental ...
Nov 29, 2016· Resettlement & rehabilitation of people 1. Problems & Concerns 2. Problems & Concerns We are benefitted manifold times through developmental projects like construction of dams, mining, creation of national parks, etc, but quite often, the native people of the project sites are displaced from their home land.
Mar 18, 2011· Mining activities also frequently result in toxic waste that causes water pollution and health problems (Akabzaa and Darimani 2001; Habashi 1996). Likewise, dust pollution from heavy traffic on mining dirt roads affects neighboring communities (Ayine 2001 ), and soil erosion is common around mines (Akabzaa and Darimani 2001 ).
incorporation in resettlement planning, for either preventing or mitigating risks. 4. Research: to serve as methodology in the scholarly analysis of resettlement impacts and to guide monitoring and evaluation st udies on resettlement processes. 5. Training: to provide guidance for practitioners when planning involuntary resettlement in mining or
Requirements for Community Development in Mining Laws – February, 2017 Page 4 11 See e.g., Snap Lake Diamond Project Socio-Economic Agreement between De Beers Canada Mining Inc, The Government of the Northwest Territories, Dogrib Treaty 11 Council, Yellowknives Dene First Nation, Lutsel K’e Dene Band, and North Slave Metis Alliance, Art. 8.