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harm and future illnesses/impairments. Lastly, ESG is used
by investors and companies to perform an analysis process
(structured review of all steps and procedures that need
to be conducted to finish or accomplish an activity) to
identify material risks and growth opportunities.
ESG STANDARDS AND THE COPPER
SUPPLY CHAIN
To meet regulatory requirements and community expec-
tations, companies must identify all risks associated with
their mining projects and ways to prevent hazards or miti-
gate present challenges. The following figure lists impor-
tant local, national, and international standards companies
should consider when formulating their ESG framework.
Exploration and Prospecting
As previously mentioned, the exploration and prospect-
ing stage deals with economic and regulatory risks that can
impact the approval or unlocking of copper projects if left
unaddressed. When addressing ore deposit examination
risks, companies must acknowledge:
Environmental
• Arizona Mining Permitting Guide
• National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
• Endangered Species Act
• Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976
• National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
• Title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation
Act
Social
• Freedom of Speech
• Freedom from Discrimination
• Right to Freedom and Equality
• Minority Rights
• Religious and Cultural Rights
• Indigenous People’s Right
• Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• Right to Life
• Prohibition of Retrogression
• Right to Privacy
Figure 2. Lists local, national, and international ESG standards that must be considered by the identified copper supply chain
stage in order to improve and resolve potential or current risks
harm and future illnesses/impairments. Lastly, ESG is used
by investors and companies to perform an analysis process
(structured review of all steps and procedures that need
to be conducted to finish or accomplish an activity) to
identify material risks and growth opportunities.
ESG STANDARDS AND THE COPPER
SUPPLY CHAIN
To meet regulatory requirements and community expec-
tations, companies must identify all risks associated with
their mining projects and ways to prevent hazards or miti-
gate present challenges. The following figure lists impor-
tant local, national, and international standards companies
should consider when formulating their ESG framework.
Exploration and Prospecting
As previously mentioned, the exploration and prospect-
ing stage deals with economic and regulatory risks that can
impact the approval or unlocking of copper projects if left
unaddressed. When addressing ore deposit examination
risks, companies must acknowledge:
Environmental
• Arizona Mining Permitting Guide
• National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
• Endangered Species Act
• Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976
• National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
• Title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation
Act
Social
• Freedom of Speech
• Freedom from Discrimination
• Right to Freedom and Equality
• Minority Rights
• Religious and Cultural Rights
• Indigenous People’s Right
• Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• Right to Life
• Prohibition of Retrogression
• Right to Privacy
Figure 2. Lists local, national, and international ESG standards that must be considered by the identified copper supply chain
stage in order to improve and resolve potential or current risks