Mining And Eco-Friendliness

The concept behind Sustainability would be incomplete if the tripartite view is not on point. The world population is exponentially increasing, and the prosperity-to-poverty ratio is becoming a thing of concern. Research shows that about one-third of the population of the world lives in abject poverty and this shows misdistribution of wealth which classically results in strain on some part of the world and less strain on the other. Logically, these poverty-stricken areas have been seen as red areas where unsustainability is of the highest concern, and where environmental protection, social equity, and economic viability are of low interest.

Therefore, the concept of sustainability should be viewed from an ecological, environmental, and economic point of view – which stands as the sole responsibility for the tripartite concept.

An Ecologist studies the relationship between plants, animal, and the environment, and also look into how animals and plants inhabit a particular environment to report the symbiotic relationship with each other to form a perfect and reliable ecosystem. His concern is to see humans or any other life not be threat to others and to allow a natural coexistence between these beings.

An Environmentalist tries as much to protect nature. They see human existence and nature as separate entities and give nature more priority by protecting nature against activities that might put a threat to generations to come by protecting them from present activities.

The Economist understands the measures of unsustainability arising from a consumer-led culture treating finite resources as an income but has faith that market forces and a “business as usual” approach will result in a natural crisis aversion occurring; that the system will sort itself out through technological advances if left to its own devices.

This tripartite view is important in our day-to-day operation even in the extractive industry. If there is any industry that has been described as destructive-that should be the extractive industry (Mining). Mining means extracting useful minerals – and how can a meaningful operation be done if not destructive to reclamation? When the excavation operation gets going, it is expected to result in shifting the natural state of the environment into what could be seen as an ecological disturb, with a daring impact environmentally and ecologically in which regulations and environmental protection would want the organization to operate at the eco-friendly point of view with a tolling effect on the economic viability of the organization. This is the reason behind SUSTAINABILITY IN MINING.

Moreover, the concept of sustainability in the mining or extractive industry should not only result in both environmental and ecological stability but should also be seen from the economic viability of the company or the organization. Of what use is having an eco-friendly without profit for the organization since going eco-friendly in mining is capital intensive? In my view, I think the organization involved should engage a business model that supports or focus on improving PEOPLE, PLANET, AND PROFIT.

With this view, sustainability in mining should be seen front the following 

• Organizations involved should support the circular economy 

• Green Manufacturing – by eliminating harmful emissions, and the use of eco-friendly manufacturing technologies 

• Greening of Supply Chain 

• Implementation of eco-friendly products and label for-profit management.

The organization must understand that it is important to adhere to fairness, be dedicated to excellence, believe in the validity of individuals, and be concerned for social responsibility.