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• Environmental Impact: Promoting sustainability
and environmental awareness in mining operations
and within the community.
• Impact on Governance and Justice: Strengthening
civic participation, social justice, and local
institutions.
Some Success Stories of Mining Companies
Contributing to Sustainable Development
BHP Foundation. The BHP Foundation is a charitable
organization funded by BHP that works to address some
of the world’s most critical sustainable development chal-
lenges. Key areas of focus include empowering Indigenous
Peoples as stewards of lands and seas that contain 80% of
the world’s remaining biodiversity eliminating corruption
and poor governance of natural resources, which consign
over 1 billion people to poverty and harnessing the poten-
tial of young people by enabling access to quality educa-
tion to unlock their potential and improve their life choices
(BHP Foundation |BHP, 2024).
Rio Tinto-Indigenous Leadership Development
Program. This program supports Indigenous employees in
accelerating their transition to higher roles within the com-
pany and bridging any development gaps. The program
can include access to one of their university partnerships to
fast-track tailored learning, helping employees secure quali-
fications for their next role, or placements in other roles
or operations to develop core business and leadership skills
(BHP Foundation |BHP, 2024).
Newmont-IUCN Biodiversity Net Gain Review.
Protocol. This protocol aims to help transform Newmont’s
operations to meet the objectives of achieving “no net loss”
in key biodiversity values and generating net gains where
possible, thus contributing to sustainable development
(Promoting Biodiversity Net Gains in Ghana, 2023).
CONCLUSIONS
By adopting Inclusive Mining for Sustainable
Development and establishing a corporate volunteering
program focused on the SDGs, the company will not only
meet international sustainability standards but also become
a leader in positive transformation within the mining
industry. Through these initiatives, a future is envisioned
where mining is not only profitable but also a driving force
for positive change for present and future generations.
Socially, this volunteering program will generate
employment opportunities and professional development
for groups that have historically faced difficulties accessing
well-paid and stable jobs. Moreover, it will promote gender
equity and equal opportunities by encouraging the partici-
pation of women in roles traditionally dominated by men.
This contributes to poverty reduction and the improvement
of the quality of life for these communities.
Corporate volunteering will provide employees with
the opportunity to actively engage in projects that not only
Project Initiatives According to the Selected SDGs
Gender Equality
-Leadership Schools for
Women in Mining.
-Economic Empowerment
Programs for Women in the
communities.
-Network of Women in Mining.
Decent Work and Economic
Growth
-Technical training centers on
mining topics in the
communities for both men and
women.
-Internship programs for
community students.
-Training and support for local
small entrepreneurs.
Reduced Inequalities
-Inclusion Program for People
with Disabilities.
-Training and employment
programs targeting
vulnerable youth.
-Vocational guidance for
students from the
communities.
Peace, Justice, and Strong
Institutions
-Monthly Community
Dialogue Forums and
Integration Activities.
-Training programs for
community leaders on topics
related to local governance,
access to justice, and civic
participation.
-Strengthening Local Justice
Institutions.
• Environmental Impact: Promoting sustainability
and environmental awareness in mining operations
and within the community.
• Impact on Governance and Justice: Strengthening
civic participation, social justice, and local
institutions.
Some Success Stories of Mining Companies
Contributing to Sustainable Development
BHP Foundation. The BHP Foundation is a charitable
organization funded by BHP that works to address some
of the world’s most critical sustainable development chal-
lenges. Key areas of focus include empowering Indigenous
Peoples as stewards of lands and seas that contain 80% of
the world’s remaining biodiversity eliminating corruption
and poor governance of natural resources, which consign
over 1 billion people to poverty and harnessing the poten-
tial of young people by enabling access to quality educa-
tion to unlock their potential and improve their life choices
(BHP Foundation |BHP, 2024).
Rio Tinto-Indigenous Leadership Development
Program. This program supports Indigenous employees in
accelerating their transition to higher roles within the com-
pany and bridging any development gaps. The program
can include access to one of their university partnerships to
fast-track tailored learning, helping employees secure quali-
fications for their next role, or placements in other roles
or operations to develop core business and leadership skills
(BHP Foundation |BHP, 2024).
Newmont-IUCN Biodiversity Net Gain Review.
Protocol. This protocol aims to help transform Newmont’s
operations to meet the objectives of achieving “no net loss”
in key biodiversity values and generating net gains where
possible, thus contributing to sustainable development
(Promoting Biodiversity Net Gains in Ghana, 2023).
CONCLUSIONS
By adopting Inclusive Mining for Sustainable
Development and establishing a corporate volunteering
program focused on the SDGs, the company will not only
meet international sustainability standards but also become
a leader in positive transformation within the mining
industry. Through these initiatives, a future is envisioned
where mining is not only profitable but also a driving force
for positive change for present and future generations.
Socially, this volunteering program will generate
employment opportunities and professional development
for groups that have historically faced difficulties accessing
well-paid and stable jobs. Moreover, it will promote gender
equity and equal opportunities by encouraging the partici-
pation of women in roles traditionally dominated by men.
This contributes to poverty reduction and the improvement
of the quality of life for these communities.
Corporate volunteering will provide employees with
the opportunity to actively engage in projects that not only
Project Initiatives According to the Selected SDGs
Gender Equality
-Leadership Schools for
Women in Mining.
-Economic Empowerment
Programs for Women in the
communities.
-Network of Women in Mining.
Decent Work and Economic
Growth
-Technical training centers on
mining topics in the
communities for both men and
women.
-Internship programs for
community students.
-Training and support for local
small entrepreneurs.
Reduced Inequalities
-Inclusion Program for People
with Disabilities.
-Training and employment
programs targeting
vulnerable youth.
-Vocational guidance for
students from the
communities.
Peace, Justice, and Strong
Institutions
-Monthly Community
Dialogue Forums and
Integration Activities.
-Training programs for
community leaders on topics
related to local governance,
access to justice, and civic
participation.
-Strengthening Local Justice
Institutions.