National Mineral Policy 2006 - Department of Mines

- Issues in which community participation and support are sought such as accessto land, social and environmental impact assessments, project design andimplementation, community development planning, closure, etc.;- Procedures for provision of information to communities;- Dispute resolution mechanisms used;- Community involvement in monitoring and oversight mechanisms;- Identification of and engagement with marginalised groups (e.g., indigenouspeoples, women, youth and ethnic minorities); and- Extent to which community engagement processes and desired outcomes areformalised in negotiated agreements.4. Mechanisms used for equitable and transparent administration of funds and benefitsfor local communities.5. Mechanisms used to protect local cultural and intellectual property rights and sacredsites.6. Company policies and practices for situations in which community support is lacking.7. Outcomes of significant engagement processes during the year.Impact Assessment: The approach to environmental and social impact assessment of projectsis a concern for many stakeholders and cuts across a wide range of issues. Assessmentsprovide a baseline against which changes over time can be measured. The detailed results ofimpact assessments or similar studies are typically disclosed through formats other thansustainability reports. However, an explanation of impact assessment approaches and relatedstakeholder engagement, including case studies where relevant, along with how they addresscommon challenges, is an important part of reporting. Approaches to operational phasemonitoring to assess whether actual impacts are consistent with those identified in theassessment may also be included.280