In a context where mining companies may be looking to build, or rebuild, their communities and social performance capability after a period of cutbacks in this area, it is important to ensure that the resources devoted to the task are well spent. This paper sets out the factors that companies need to consider if they are to establish, and maintain, the foundations for effective social performance.

This paper can be read in conjunction with: Social performance gaps in the global mining industry: A position paper for executives. Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland: Brisbane. Available at: https://www.csrm.uq.edu.au/publications/social-performance-gaps-in-the-global-mining-industry-a-position-paper-for-executives

A powerpoint summary is available here.

This publication was part of the project, "Mining and Social Performance: A Review".