Introduction
Corporate Approach in the Minerals Industry
Theory
Corporate engagement, SLO, and community
SLO and Governance
Company to Community Governance
Cases
Cameco (Athabasca Basin)
Boliden (Gällivare)
Methods
Document and Interview Analysis
Analysis of Corporate Approach
Historical Context
Cameco
Boliden
Corporate Policy and Agreements
Cameco
Boliden
Company Perception
Cameco
Boliden
Cameco | Boliden | |
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Context | Strong SLO - Long history of engagement with Indigenous communities, under the legislative framework that includes Treaties | Weak SLO - Engagement with Indigenous communities as stakeholders with land use rights |
Corporate Policy | Develop comprehensive agreements with communities that include economic and social development; joint environmental monitoring | Consultation regarding operations, particularly mine expansion and new projects; establishing research projects with SRHC partners |
Company Perception | Interdependence between company and community, corporate culture that recognizes Indigenous communities as partners | Building understanding of SRHC needs and finding practical solutions to mitigate impacts on reindeer |