Chile: On the road to global sustainable mining

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dc.contributor.authorGuzman, Juan Ignacio
dc.contributor.authorKarpunina, Alina
dc.contributor.authorAraya, Constanza
dc.contributor.authorFaundez, Patricio
dc.contributor.authorBocchetto, Marcela
dc.contributor.authorCamacho, Rodolfo
dc.contributor.authorDesormeaux, Daniela
dc.contributor.authorGalaz, Juanita
dc.contributor.authorGarces, Ingrid
dc.contributor.authorKracht, Willy
dc.contributor.authorLagos, Gustavo
dc.contributor.authorMarshall, Isabel
dc.contributor.authorPerez, Victor
dc.contributor.authorSilva, Javier
dc.contributor.authorToro, Ignacio
dc.contributor.authorVial, Alejandra
dc.contributor.authorWood, Alejandra
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-20T20:09:17Z
dc.date.available2025-01-20T20:09:17Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractThe energy transition relies heavily on minerals such as copper and lithium. In today's modern world, where consumers are increasingly aware of the need to protect tomorrow's natural resources, mining is expected to be not only economical but also socially and environmentally sustainable. In light of this, mining production must be competitive in these three dimensions of sustainability to meet demand, understanding that consumers will prefer a more sustainable material. This study aims to comprehend the competitiveness of copper and lithium Chilean production from a sustainable perspective using a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) developed by a panel of experts.Based on an analysis of 165 factors driving mining's sustainability, the copper industry in Chile ranks third in the sustainability ranking for the world, while lithium ranks second. The foregoing implies that Chile, the world's leading producer of copper and second global producer of lithium, still has room to improve sustainability by introducing the following measures: (1) improving effective communication among stakeholders; (2) dissemi-nating sustainability knowledge; (3) developing State mining policies; (4) restoring stability in the country; (5) developing a sustainable quality brand of Chilean commodities; and (6) capitalizing on valuable human capital.
dc.fuente.origenWOS
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.resourpol.2023.103686
dc.identifier.eissn1873-7641
dc.identifier.issn0301-4207
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2023.103686
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/91983
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:001010498700001
dc.language.isoen
dc.revistaResources policy
dc.rightsacceso restringido
dc.subjectSustainability
dc.subjectSustainable mining
dc.subjectLithium
dc.subjectCopper
dc.subjectChile
dc.subjectSWOT
dc.subject.ods07 Affordable and Clean Energy
dc.subject.ods13 Climate Action
dc.subject.ods11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
dc.subject.ods12 Responsible Consumption and Production
dc.subject.ods09 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
dc.subject.odspa07 Energía asequible y no contaminante
dc.subject.odspa13 Acción por el clima
dc.subject.odspa11 Ciudades y comunidades sostenibles
dc.subject.odspa12 Producción y consumo responsable
dc.subject.odspa09 Industria, innovación e infraestructura
dc.titleChile: On the road to global sustainable mining
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen83
sipa.indexWOS
sipa.trazabilidadWOS;2025-01-12
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