One highly effective strategy I've discovered is to host regular open days for communities and stakeholders to visit the project site. During these events, you can present essential project updates and strongly emphasize the unwavering commitment to making a meaningful impact. This platform not only showcases the dedication but also provides a vital opportunity for stakeholders and communities to engage directly. By doing so, it fosters a deeper understanding of the project and its significant contributions to improving livelihoods. Let’s come together to ensure that everyone recognizes the positive change we are striving to achieve!

Remember when talking to local people, the onus is on you to seek their consent to operate in their community, not to impose yourself.

One thing I have found is that hosting community meetings is an effective way to engage local residents. In these meetings, project leaders can explain the project’s goals, potential impacts, and benefits while encouraging residents to share their concerns, ideas, and expectations. This creates transparency and builds trust, making locals feel valued in the decision-making process.

Tout d'abord, nous établissons un premier contact avec les chefs traditionnels dès la phase de reconnaissance. Ce sont ces derniers qui mettent les guides a notre disposition pour pour les travaux de reconnaissance sur le terrain. Si le site peut justifier l'exploitation, nous organisons des consultations avec la population locale pour présenter clairement le projet et recueillir leurs attentes. Cela nous permet de prendre en compte leurs préoccupations et de trouver des solutions qui répondent à leurs besoins. En outre, nous établissons des partenariats avec les chefs traditionnels pour favoriser la confiance et le soutien. Par exemple, c'est le chef traditionnel qui collecte les dossiers potentiels travailleurs du village dans la mine.

The most successful way to engage local residents in a mining project is early, transparent, and consistent consultation through a Community Liaison Committee (CLC). This ensures regular dialogue, incorporates local concerns into decision-making, and builds trust by demonstrating that their input directly influences project outcomes.

Tout commence par la phase d'acceptation. Celle-ci est très souvent plus difficile dans les grandes zones urbaines que dans les zones rurales. Pour cela une stratégie d'acceptation est nécessaire pour assurer une programmation sécuritaire pour tous au sein de la région et garantir ainsi l'évolution du projet. Dans les zones rurales elle passe facilement par le chef du village qui est bien placé pour convaincre ses populations.

several strategies to effectively involve local residents: 1. Workshops and Focus Groups: Host workshops or focus groups that allow residents to discuss specific topics related to the mining project. This can facilitate deeper conversations and collaborative problem-solving. 2. Transparent Communication: Keep residents informed through newsletters, social media, and local media outlets. Provide updates on project developments, environmental impacts, and economic benefits. 3. Community Liaison Officers: Appoint dedicated community liaison officers who can serve as a bridge between the mining company and local residents. They can address concerns, answer questions, and facilitate communication.

Being a mining enginer it is essential to make the proper road for the transportation of mineral which will be excavated from the mining and we have involve the local community leaders who are the representative of that community in the CSR department so that we can better handle issue like vibration through blasting and pit water supply also like we can get skilled labour in better cost and We can make good decisions for the betterment of company and community also. Thank you

It depends on the behavioral pattern of the local community. If they perceive mining as a threat then prime focus should be on engaging them on positive image building. The most effective way is to provide employment to the local community. It automatically translates into decision making. Other things like awareness campaign and workshops may be utilized to include the whole community for consensus building.