December 10, 2010

Mining has been the focus of legislative developments worldwide in the past year. With several governments enacting legislation limiting development, the UK focused on new anti-bribery legislation, affecting all industry sectors, including mining and the US enacted legislation with respect to conflict minerals and transparency.

Mining industry associations have also been actively promoting and producing corporate social responsibility "best practices" guidelines. Debate continues within the industry and within civil society concerning mineral development, community engagement and social license. The year to come could prove even more interesting.

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