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A better way to evaluate social riskConflict pathways and the critical role of host governments

Conflict pathways and the critical role of host governments

By Tony Andrews

May 23, 2019

Tony Andrews

There has been a dramatic rise in conflict associated with mining operations over the past 16 years. This appears to fly in the face of significant efforts by the mining sector, international institutions and government agencies to improve environmental and social practices. So what is driving this alarming trend? And what is it about conflict that we still do not understand?

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