Mason, Claire M., Paxton, Gillian, Parsons, Richard, Parr, Joanna M., and Moffat, Kieran (2014) “For the benefit of Australians”: Exploring national expectations of the mining industry. Resources Policy, 41. pp. 1-8.

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Abstract

This study explores expectations for mining from a national perspective. Data were collected from six workshops involving forty-seven participants. Participants were asked what objectives the onshore or offshore mining industry in Australia should achieve. Similar objectives emerged across the workshops, although higher standards were sought for offshore mining compared to onshore mining. Participants wanted mining activity to minimise environmental impacts, look after local communities, keep Australia's economy strong, provide employment for Australians, leave an endowment for future generations and maintain Australia's international standing. However, participants' attitudes and expectations towards the mining industry shifted as the focus of the workshop discussion changed and different social identities became salient. That is, attitudes towards mining appear to vary according to the inter-group context. Thus, to fully understand social expectations for mining it will be necessary to explore the multiple frames of reference that individuals can adopt towards the industry.

Item ID:	67648
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1873-7641
Copyright Information:	© 2014 Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Date Deposited:	17 Jul 2024 01:28
FoR Codes:	44 HUMAN SOCIETY > 4407 Policy and administration > 440710 Research, science and technology policy @ 40% 37 EARTH SCIENCES > 3705 Geology > 370504 Marine geoscience @ 40% 37 EARTH SCIENCES > 3705 Geology > 370508 Resource geoscience @ 20%
SEO Codes:	25 MINERAL RESOURCES (EXCL. ENERGY RESOURCES) > 2501 Environmentally sustainable mineral resource activities > 250199 Environmentally sustainable mineral resource activities not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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