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Social responsibility in mining is basic risk management, not feel-good projects

Frik Els | April 27, 2012 | 10:55 pm Base Metals Energy Precious Metals Africa Asia Canada Europe Latin America Gold Nickel Platinum Potash Silver Uranium Zinc 

When Canada's prime minister attended the America's summit a fortnight ago he provided a snapshot of the contribution of mining to the country and the broader world. Mining accounts for more than 20% of Canada’s exports. 60% of the world's mining...

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