Title of your abstract (please do not exceed 100
characters)
Author’s name, Author’s affiliation (company or university), Author’s country
Author’s name, Author’s affiliation (company or university), Author’s country
Author’s name, Author’s affiliation (company or university), Author’s country
Author’s name, Author’s affiliation (company or university), Author’s country
Abstract
The Abstract must be between 250 and 500 words. All paragraphs are flush left, without an indent, like this
paragraph. Usually the abstract extends to one or two paragraphs. If there is a second paragraph, it is not
indented.
Submission of your Abstract
Please submit your abstracts by February 15, 2016 to miningandcommunities@infomine.com
Preparation Guidelines
 Language. English, US spelling. (We use the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as our definitive
spelling guide.)
 Style. We follow the Chicago Manual of Style, 16th edition.
 Format. Please prepare and submit your abstract in Word.doc of Word.docx format.
 Background. Please prepare your abstract on a clear background; do not use your company’s
letterhead or logos.
 Title and authors. Make sure your abstract has a title and lists all authors.
 Authors’ names. When listing authors please use only one first and one last name. Initials are
acceptable. Example: John A. Smith. Compound last names are acceptable, if hyphenated.
Example: John Smith-Jones.
 Corresponding author. Please identify the corresponding author with an asterisk* and provide full
contact information, including telephone and email. The corresponding author will usually be the
only author receiving communications on the status of the abstract or paper. It is the corresponding
author’s responsibility to keep all the other authors informed.
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 Text. The abstract must be text only. Do not include bullets, images or tables.
 Content. Focus your abstracts on describing the methodology and obtained or expected results.
Your abstract should showcase your scientific findings, case histories, or practical applications.
Abstracts must not be an advertisement for a product or service. Abstracts with a strong commercial
focus will not be accepted.
 Error-free. Carefully proofread your abstracts. Authors whose native language is not English must
arrange editing of their abstract by a professional translator or a native speaker prior to submission.
Themes
Please indicate which of the following themes are relevant to your abstract:
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Environmental, social and cultural risks assessment

CSR standards and governance, as applied to community relations

IFC Social Performance Standards

UN Sustainable Development Goals and its relevance and application to mining

Impact benefit agreements
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Social license to operate

Conflict prevention and resolution

Managing community expectations

Assessment of social performance

Grievances
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Indigenous peoples and indigenous rights

Public consultation (scope, frameworks)
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Community investment and sustainable benefits
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Local procurement and sustainable supply chains

Public policy, regulatory issues

Engagement processes and measuring success

Skills training and social hiring

Cultural heritage and historic preservation

Biodiversity and conservation, efficient use of resources
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Communities and mine closure: life after mining

Involuntary resettlement
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Public health
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Artisanal and small-scale mining
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Human rights in mining

Mining operations and community preparedness to deal with large environmental
releases
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Case histories.
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