Category Archives: CSR

Local, Hyperlocal, Nutag

By Julian Dierkes Maria-Katharina Lang of the Austrian Academy of Sciences recently presented in the lecture series of the Central Asia Seminar at Humboldt University. With the title of “Parallel Excavations: Digging into Enchanted Landscapes in Mongolia” she discussed the … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Creating Value From Mining: Local Procurement, Shared Value and Sustainable Development

By Jocelyn Fraser & Zorigkhuu Bat-Erdene As Mongolia develops its rich mineral resources, tensions can arise between mining companies and local communities.  Efforts to expand the economy through the development of mineral resources have therefore raised questions about whether mineral … Continue reading

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Getting it right: Preventing Conflicts in Company-Community Relations

By BYAMBAJAV Dalaibuyan Conflict with host communities is a major business risk for mining companies in Mongolia. Though we can cite many specific issues causing local opposition to minerals exploration and mining projects, recent research suggests they all can be … Continue reading

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