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***Only 50 seats available for each day. |
Workshop (Day1) Digital/Futuristic Mining and (Day 2) Introducing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG's) |
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The Philippines is estimated to have between .9 and 1.4 trillion US$ worth of untapped mineral wealth and is considered the 5th highest mineralized country in the world with class leading gold, copper and chromite deposits. Mining in the Philippines goes back hundreds of years and in the pre-war period over 49 gold mines were in production producing an estimated 40 tons of gold per annum. Although this production was interrupted by World War II, the end of the war saw increased reconstruction and rehabilitation of the mines and the 60s, 70s and 80s are considered the high water mark of Philippine mining industry with almost 20 % of exports in the 70s, and 1.65 % of GDP in the early1980s and a similar ratio to overall employment. ...In the early 80s, with the fall of gold and copper prices the mining industry was significantly affected with 14 large and medium-sized mines closings due to heavy losses. Fast forward to today and there are only about 12 large scale metallic mines in production with contribution to GDP, exports and total employment levels significantly lower than those of the 60s, 70s and 80s. This is not due to the comparative reduction of mineral production but rather the increasing contributions of other sectors to GDP, exports and employment relative to mining especially with the BPO industry and manufacturing. With considerable anti-mining sentiments in civil society, the general public, and in past administrations, there is a perception that the industry is not paying enough taxes, does little for the community and creates environmental devastation. With the relatively lower economic contributions of mining, this make an easy argument for outright banning of mining or a demand for increased taxes even thought in some regions the contribution of mining approaches 25% of regional economies, such as CARAGA and MIMAROPA Since 2012, with the issuance of EO 79 that bans the approval of mineral production agreements until a new mine revenue regime is in place, the Philippine mining industry has been at a virtual standstill, fighting for its existence and approval from both the administration and the public. One way to change the public’s perception fostered by those opposed to any form of mining in the Philippines is clearly measuring the positive impact of mining and show how even the negative aspects of mining brought about by temporary environmental changes can be mitigated and, in some instances, even improved. Existing mining operations in the Philippines are estimated by MGB to impact over hundreds of Barangays and dozens of Municipalities and the leveraging of Social Development Management Plan funding can have a significant impact on positive socio economic development, Using UNDP’s Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs is one way for Mining to change public opinion by transparently measuring its impact both negative and positive by the metrics of this globally recognized sustainability index, the SDGs. |
SDGs and MiningFrom the forward of the Mapping Mining to the Sustainable Development Goals: An Atlas “The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent the world’s plan of action for social inclusion, environmental sustainability and economic development. It is our shared belief that the mining industry has an unprecedented opportunity to mobilize significant human, physical, technological and financial resources to advance the SDGs. Mining is a global industry and is often located in remote, ecologically sensitive and less-developed areas that include many indigenous lands and territories. When managed appropriately, it can create jobs, spur innovation and bring investment and infrastructure at a game-changing scale over long time horizons. Yet, if managed poorly, mining can also lead to environmental degradation, displaced populations, inequality and increased conflict, among other challenges. ...By mapping the linkages between mining and the SDGs, the aim of this Atlas is to encourage mining companies of all sizes to incorporate relevant SDGs into their business and operations, validate their current efforts and spark new ideas. Success will also require substantial and ongoing partnership between governments, the private sector, communities and civil society, and we hope the Atlas spurs action that will leverage the transformative power of collaboration “and partnership between the mining industry and other stakeholders. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent the world’s plan of action for social inclusion, environmental sustainability and economic development. The mining industry has the opportunity to mobilize significant human, technological and financial resources to advance the SDGs.” |
Major Issue Areas for Mining and the SDGs
Using the Atlas as a learning tool in a Philippine context the SDG seminar aims to facilitate three outcomes:
1) A general understanding of how the SDGs and mining relate to one another More specifically by the end of the seminar participants will: • Understand the relationship between mining and the SDGs by using examples of good practice in the industry and existing knowledge and resources in sustainable development that if replicated or scaled up could make useful contributions to the SDGs. • Have a broad overview of opportunities and challenges to demonstrate the actual and potential contributions of the mining sector to the achievement of the SDGs – from exploration through production and eventually mine closure. • How mining companies, working both individually and collaboratively with governments, communities, civil society and other partners, can help to achieve the SDGs. • Focusing on each of the SDGs understand the contribution the mining industry can make to that goal and identifying opportunities for how mining companies can collaborate with other stakeholders and leverage resources to address the SDGs. |
The Digital Future of MiningUsing the Atlas as a learning tool in a Philippine context the SDG seminar aims to facilitate three outcomes:
1) A general understanding of how the SDGs and mining relate to one another More specifically by the end of the seminar participants will: • Understand the relationship between mining and the SDGs by using examples of good practice in the industry and existing knowledge and resources in sustainable development that if replicated or scaled up could make useful contributions to the SDGs. ...• Have a broad overview of opportunities and challenges to demonstrate the actual and potential contributions of the mining sector to the achievement of the SDGs – from exploration through production and eventually mine closure. • How mining companies, working both individually and collaboratively with governments, communities, civil society and other partners, can help to achieve the SDGs. • Focusing on each of the SDGs understand the contribution the mining industry can make to that goal and identifying opportunities for how mining companies can collaborate with other stakeholders and leverage resources to address the SDGs. |
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Mining is often located in remote, ecologically sensitive and less-developed areas that include many indigenous lands and territories. When managed appropriately, it will create jobs, bring investment and infrastructure to its host communities over long time horizons. Yet, if managed poorly, mining can also lead to environmental degradation, displaced populations, inequality and increased conflict, among other challenges. |
Day 1 Workshop AgendasWorkshop 1: Futuristic Mining Objective How to transform a mining company into a digitally enabled sustainable futuristic company? General program • Discuss the concepts of futuristic mining DNA and 36 principles of a futuristic mining operating mode, including visionary leadership, emerging technologies, business models, green mining, optimized miners and purposeful discussions • Explain the Mine Connector concepts of “mining rebooted” and “mining rebranding” initiatives for future sustainable mining • Provide cases for AI in mining (drones, robotics, VR, AR, IoT, blockchain, 3D printing, robotics, machine learning, autonomous vehicles) • Describe how digital transformation can assist a mining company to be successful. Workshop 2: SDGs in Mining...Objective How to drive the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) in mining. General program • Discuss how the UN sustainable development goals can apply to the mining sector • Show different initiatives to drive social, environmental and economic sustainability in mining • Investigate pain points/barriers/bottlenecks in driving mining sustainability initiatives in your region • Review where we are now in terms of sustainability, and what the future would be like for mining in the Philippine. |
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