El medio ambiente en la minería

EL ~EDIO AMBIENTE EN LA MINERIA 32 tic;jp,ate in intJ.uencing the dir~tion and nature of intemational discussions affecting the resource sector. With the growing importance 9f,iPternational institutions, it is not unreasonable to expect a substantial inecease in intema– rional initiatives, ultimateJy leading to intemarional conventions. . . ;t~.!tH. (~\" 'f,-" Conventions should be based on good science and analysis'h'YpH~ working towards solutions tbat maximize the compatibility ofboth trade~Mq,enviI:on­ mentalobjectives. This is vital because, in tbeend, policy and how it. is determin~5H, only one eIement of an overall'solution t(tour environmental cbaJleng~~~:Yfe sbould always remember tbat effective environmental management and performance is Iargely a function of efficient próduction and profitability. If this is fully appreciated, then 1have Iittle doubHbat the mining industry can and will play a significant role in achieving natiooal and intemational enVironmentaI objec" tives. This is in everyone's Ínterest. '", ¡"