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Geoscience Education Lessons

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

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Sustainability

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Sustainability

United Nations:

“Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

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17 Sustainable Development Goals

UN members in 2012 created 17 world sustainably development goals (SDGs)

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17 Sustainable Development Goals

Goals’ Objective:

Produce a set of universal goals that meet the urgent environmental, political, and economic challenges facing the world.

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17 Sustainable Development Goals

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What are SDG’s

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1. No Poverty

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Mining creates great jobs.

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2. Zero Hunger

Companies protect water & soil resources and enhance of wildlife habitats.

Mining provides resources for fertilizers.

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3. Good Health and Well-Being

Companies stress the importance of job safety.

Companies provide insurance for employees and their families.

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4. Quality Education

Companies support education in communities where they operate.

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Companies offer Internships, scholarships and career programs.

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5. Gender Equality

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Great jobs for women and men.

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6. Clean Water �and Sanitation

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Companies protect ground and surface waters.

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7. Affordable and Clean Energy

Companies strive to minimize energy use.

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Mining provides the materials used in producing renewable energy.

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8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

Companies provide great jobs.

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Companies invest into communities to create jobs for when mines close.

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9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Mining provides the materials for all infrastructures.

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Mining provides materials for roads, bridges, dams, buildings, etc.

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10. Reduced Inequalities

Mining helps development throughout the world.

Mining provides jobs and support communities the and countries in many ways.

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11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

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Mining provides the materials needed to make cities and towns resilient.

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12. Responsible Consumption and Production

Companies minimize consumption and optimize production.

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Companies focus on reducing pollution and solutions for waste management.

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13. Climate Action

Companies are moving toward zero net carbon dioxide production.

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Mining is needed for a low-carbon economy.

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14. Life Below Water

Geoscientists study ocean resources.

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Mining of seafloor resources will be done responsibly.

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15. Life on Land

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Reclamation of mining sites preserves and enhances ecosystems.

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16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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Mining supports strong governance and local communities.

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17. Partnership for the Goals

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Mining is an international business that promotes global standards.

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3 Principles of Sustainability

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Social Sustainability
  • Economic Sustainability

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3 Principles of Sustainability

Environmental Sustainability

  • Protecting and conserving the natural environment
  • Minimizing pollution
  • Reducing consumption
  • Promoting Renewable Energy

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3 Principles of Sustainability

Social Sustainability

  • The well being of people and communities
  • Equality
  • Human rights
  • Safety
  • Prosperity

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3 Principles of Sustainability

Economic Sustainability

  • Creating and maintaining economic system that are efficient and resilient
  • Promoting sustainable business practices, innovation, and economic stability

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Nevada Economic Contributions

Mining benefits Nevadans in all 17 counties:

  • 14,304 direct careers
  • 23,104 indirect & induced careers
  • 37,408 total careers across supply chain
  • 2,770 vendor companies in Nevada
  • $3 billion in total wages
  • $12.7 billion in total economic activity

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Sustainability in Mining

Minimization of negative environmental, economic, and social impacts of mining activities and the limitation of extraction rates that will not compromise the needs of future generations.

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Sustainability in Mining

  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Resource Efficiency
  • Social Responsibility
  • Economic Value
  • Technological Innovations
  • Waste Reduction and Reuse

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Sustainability in Mining

Environmental Stewardship

  • Minimizing any potential negative impacts
  • Promote sustainable practices
  • Reclamation of mined lands

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Environmental Stewardship

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Example: Reclamation of Mined Lands

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Environmental Stewardship

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Example: Reclamation of Mined Lands

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Environmental Stewardship

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Example: Reclamation of Mined Lands

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Sustainability in Mining

Social Responsibility

  • Balancing mining operations with the well-being of the surrounding communities.
  • Relationships with local community and culture.
  • Stakeholder engagement throughout all mine stages: Developing, during, and after a mine closes.

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Sustainability in Mining

Social Responsibility

  • Community Relations
  • Health and Safety
  • Protect cultural heritage
  • Workforce management creating local opportunities

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Sustainability in Mining

Economic Value

  • Minimize waste
  • Reusing and recycling mining materials
  • Longterm economic prosperity to community

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Sustainability in Mining

Technological Innovations

  • Automation & Digitalization
  • Renewable Energy
  • Emission Reduction
  • Advancements in processing

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Sustainability in Mining

Waste Reduction and Reuse

  • Selective Mining
  • Efficient Processing
  • Tailing Management (waste rock)
  • Recycling mineral waste
    • Construction
    • Soil enrichment
    • Resource recovery

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