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© Outotec - All rights reserved Opening – Responsible Mining Green Mining Seminar EuroMining 2013, September 11-12, 2013 Tampere Kari Knuutila, CTO, Outotec Oyj
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© Outotec - All rights reserved Responsible mining Responsibility is being a good citizen - not just complying with all laws and regulations but going beyond The “beyond” approach – progressive action and proactive development of relationships with stakeholders Stakeholders are openly collaborating to develop a progressive positive attitude Creating confidence in the mining ecosystem 2013Green Mining Seminar - Responsible Mining2
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© Outotec - All rights reserved Sustainability in legislation and operational permits Environmentally sound technologies are available that minimize environmental impact. Modus operandi are in place that enable social licenses to operate. Good practices exist for the economic benefit of the local community and country. Best solutions are shared between authorities, local people and industrial operators. 20133Green Mining Seminar - Responsible Mining
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© Outotec - All rights reserved Tiffany & Co. - Responsible Mining Program “Tiffany & Co. strives to source diamonds, gemstones and precious metals from mines that conform to high standards of social and environmental responsibility. We source metals and diamonds used in Tiffany & Co. owned and operated manufacturing facilities directly from known mines when possible.” “We believe that the most important contribution we can make to advance a responsible sourcing agenda is to use the Tiffany brand to encourage jewelry consumers to demand responsibly sourced materials.” 2013Green Mining Seminar - Responsible Mining4 Source: http://www.tiffany.com/csr/responsiblesourcing/miningmetals.aspx
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© Outotec - All rights reserved From round table discussions to an action plan Close cooperation and open dialogue between the parties can culminate in mutual benefits. Finnish Ministry of Employment and Economy has carried out a round table discussion on “Making Finland a leader in sustainable extractive industry”. The action plan would be useful for other countries who want to develop the extractive industry and mining in a sustainable way. 20135Green Mining Seminar - Responsible Mining
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© Outotec - All rights reserved Research and education in focus Strong investments in long-term and multi-faceted research and education. New know-how responding to tighter demands from markets and society. Research and education for the whole mining cluster and value chain in different phases of the industry life- cycle. Cross-scientific research collaboration to combine know-how in technology, natural sciences and social science. Green Mining program is a good answer in the quest for responsible mining. 20136Green Mining Seminar - Responsible Mining
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