Profiles
Reclamation
Each year, the U.S. Department of the Interior recognizes outstanding reclamation, community outreach and sustainable development efforts at mining operations. The following are profiles of the winning projects for the last three years.
Economic Contribution (Nevada)
Nevada is the leading gold producer in the U.S. Gold and other metals mining make a significant economic contribution to the state. The latest economic analysis is at www.nevadamining.org/economics/.
Economic Contribution (Developing Nations)
Gold mining provides important export revenue for developing countries. It also provides royalty and tax income to government, technology transfer, skilled employment and training for local populations together with further jobs. In come countries, is has provided the foundation for a significant jewellery manufacturing industry. Gold mining also can bring substantial improvements in physical, social, legal and financial infrastructure. The establishment of a formal mining industry can be the first step in a country's industrial development, including providing the critical mass for the development of electricity, water, road and trail transport in a region. For additional information: www.gold.org/pub_archive/pdf/a_touch_of_gold.pdf.
Reports on International Operations
Some non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have criticized one or more aspects of individual gold operations at international locations. The results of independent inquiries into these complaints are publicly available at www.ifc.org and www.cao-ombudsman.org.