Local Stakeholder interaction

Challenge the practice is addressing: The case is about a small-scale future underground mining operation that has successfully achieved a concession and is in the final application phase for an environmental permit. Among the local population mining has since a long time often been perceived as positive bringing jobs and representing progress for parts of society. The case describes how land use issues and conflicts are resolved and determined where exploration and mining is an integrated part of the land use system. Further, it is highlighted the importance of an early company involvement with affected stakeholders. The involvement of affected stakeholders at an early stage has defused the potential conflicts.

Concrete practice to achieve the expected goal: Early, meticulous and cautions work with stakeholders has shown in other cases to be productive and has been adopted in this case.

Expected impact/goal of the practice: The project has been able to engage stakeholders at an early stage.

Who is the target user group of the practice/intervention or implementing the practice/intervention? This practice is for public policymakers and companies in the extractive industry.