11. Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: Gender and Sustainable Livelihoods in Mongolia. The practice of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has grown considerably in Mongolia since the country transitioned from a socialist state to a market-based economy with a heavy reliance on mining and resource extraction.

Findings imply that mineral mining can bring substantial benefits to women's well-being, which is critical for sustainable development. Key Words: Minerals, Mining, Women, …

The present paper is an attempt to investigate gender issues in the mining sector in India with a view to understand how these …

For India to achieve its aim of becoming a $5-trillion economy in the next five years and a $10-trillion economy in 8-10 years, it has to fast-track the growth of the mining and minerals sector ...

White & Case, Women in Mining and ARCH, estimate in a recent paper that over the past decade representation by women in C-suites of the top 500 listed mining companies increased by only 4.2% to 14.2%. They estimate that by 2090, at the current rate, 30% of executive roles will be occupied by women.

According to the study, 84.4 percent of male respondents agreed that hiring more women would boost the operations, manufacturing, and engineering services sectors significantly. According to GE ...

Questions of equal treatment regarding gender are gaining prominence in the mining industry, which has been traditionally male-dominated. Although previous research has identified disproportionate ...

The SDF framework outlines a working definition for sustainable development in the mining sector as - "Mining that is financially viable; socially responsible; environmentally, technically and …

The mining sector's contribution to the GDP is 2.3-2.5 % at present. Mineral production in India grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.72% between 2013-14 and 2017-18. It can cut down the import costs as the country is the 3 rd largest steel producer, with a production of 101.4 million tonnes of crude steel in 2017.

The GVA for the Mining and Quarrying sector was reported at around US$ 54 billion for FY19. India is the world's second-largest coal producer and has the world's fifth-largest coal reserves. The cumulative growth rate from April to October 2020-21 is 11.4% higher than the corresponding period in the previous year.

For over 60 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has been working jointly with partners in India for sustainable economic, ecological, and social development. Project data India. India is fast emerging as an economic and industrial power. It is a member of the 'Group of Twenty' (G20) as well as one ...

Downloadable! This is an attempt to investigate gender issues in the mining sector in India with a view to understand how these issues impact on Sustainable Development imperatives in the mining industry as part of a broader study of the Mining and Minerals for Sustainable Development initiative. Because of the male-dominated nature of the …

The present paper is an attempt to investigate gender issues in the mining sector in India with a view to understand how these issues impact on Sustainable Development imperatives in the mining industry as part of a broader study of the Mining and Minerals for Sustainable Development initiative. Because of the maledominated nature of the ...

This is about so much more than just achieving gender equality; it's about disrupting the industry's future, fostering innovation and driving sustainable development. Masilela says: "The ...

Engine of Economic Growth . The mining sector is a core driver of India's economic development. It contributes significantly to the gross domestic product, is a major source of employment, and is a catalyst of growth in other vital industries (such as power, steel, cement) that are, in turn, critical for overall economic growth.

Care is an inherently sustainable economic sector: rather than consuming resources, it helps to sustain and strengthen human abilities. Curbing emissions will require us to rethink the way we produce and measure value –– moving from a depletion-based economic model to one based on regeneration –– and investing in care is a crucial step ...

This can lead to more sustainable and equitable development outcomes for the mining industry and the communities in which it operates. 10. Measuring Progress Toward Gender Equality in Mining

Author (s)/editor (s) Subhalakshmi Nandi. Investing in women's economic empowerment is intrinsic to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It sets a direct path towards gender equality, poverty eradication, and inclusive economic growth. Yet despite the important progress that has been made in these areas, large gender gaps in ...

MINING. Indian mining industry is characterized by a large number of small operational mines. The number of mines which reported mineral production (excluding minor minerals, fuel minerals and atomic minerals) in India was 1319 in 2021-22 as against 1375 in the previous year. Out of 1319 reporting mines, 263 were located in Madhya Pradesh ...

2019 • Nattavud Pimpa Gender equality has been promoted among social responsibility by mining companies. A key challenge for the management of sustainable development …

serious steps to tackle it, sustainable development cannot be achieved. This paper focuses on women's empowerment as a key process in reaching gender equality and, through that, sustainable development. The next section discusses the concepts of women's empowerment and sustainable development and shows how both

Ministry of Coal has moved forward with a comprehensive Sustainable Development Plan andhas initiated its speedy implementation.Primary focus is on making immediate social impact through Out of Box (OoB) measures besides regular environmental monitoring and mitigation during mining operation. These OoB measures include use of surplus Mine …

A quick guide on why gender equality matters and what we can do to empower all women and for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. Runa A T15:32:41-04:00 07 Mar 2019 ...

The heads of 193 UN member states have now signed on to a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will be the shared global development framework for the coming generation. Mining ...

The third edition of the SDG India Index and Dashboard 2020–21 was released by NITI Aayog today. Since its inaugural launch in 2018, the indexhas been comprehensively documenting and rankingthe …

Here's how new mine development is integrating sustainability for the better: 1. Water Usage. Miners use water to process minerals, suppress dust and transport slurry pipelines to destination sites. The more mines can use clean water consistently and reliably, the more sustainable they'll be.

This is an attempt to investigate gender issues in the mining sector in India with a view to understand how these issues impact on Sustainable Development imperatives in the …

A catalogue of community development laws related to the mining sector has been created featuring legislative arrangements from 54 countries. All legislation can be searched in a map and is available for download ... India Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Act 1957 Amended 2015, English (1957 (revised 2015)) . PDF 52 pages, …

The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, has been recently approved by the Indian Parliament. The new bill seeks to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Act of 1957, with the primary goal of encouraging private sector participation in the exploration of essential …