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How do mining towns contribute community value?: Roxby Downs and Leigh Creek.
Author
Robertson, S.
Publisher
Australian Rangeland Society
Publication Year
2015
Body

The literature is replete with examples of communities which have suffered significant impacts from
nearby mine operations and their subsequent closure. Increasingly, there is awareness amongst the
International and Australian mining peak bodies for the need to plan for enduring value for
communities that are reliant on nearby mines. Mining companies have embraced the concept of
corporate social responsibility, endeavouring to . . . . .

Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Conference Paper
Additional Information
It is recommended that papers in the conference proceedings be cited in the following manner:
Bastin, G, Sparrow, A, Scarth, P., Gill, T. Barneston, J. and Staben G. (2015). Are we there yet? Tracking state and change in Australia's rangelands. In Proceedings of the 18th Biennial Conference of the Australian Rangeland Society, Alice Springs (Ed M.H. Friedel) [Australian Rangeland Society: Perth]
Conference Name
18th Biennial Conference, Australian Rangeland Society, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 12-16 April 2015
Keywords
Australia
enduring value
mine closure
mine lifecycle
social responsibility