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Examining the social sustainability strategies of multinational mining companies in a developing country

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  • Prince Amoah
  • Gabriel Eweje

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Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine the social sustainability strategies of multinational mining companies in addressing risks in areas of exploratory intensity and contributing to social capital in local communities. Design/methodology/approach - This study is situated within an interpretivist paradigm and uses a qualitative research methodology, drawing on data from semi-structured interviews with multinational mining companies operating in Ghana and key stakeholder groups. Findings - The results of this study show that multinational mining companies use strategies broadly categorised as social responsibility, social compliance, local content and relationship proximity to address challenges embedded in the extractive process. Originality/value - By examining the strategies in addressing risks to sustainable social development in mining communities, this study contributes to fill the social sustainability gaps in mining research and adds to relevant literature.

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  • Prince Amoah & Gabriel Eweje, 2023. "Examining the social sustainability strategies of multinational mining companies in a developing country," Social Responsibility Journal, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 20(3), pages 568-584, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:srjpps:srj-11-2022-0480
    DOI: 10.1108/SRJ-11-2022-0480
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