This unit provides a comprehensive and practical understanding of the socio-environment impacts, both positive and negative, that mining has on society. Topics include - product stewardship, legislative and regulatory framework. Voluntary codes, EIA, EMS, environmental auditing, environmental risk management and best practice environmental management, BPE techniques - exploration, noise, water, dust, lighting, tailings and air. Small scale mining, rehab and closure. Social community engagement, developing countries and Indigenous issues -- Course Website
