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21/02/2009 - PGM Mining and Communities

Repeatedly, PGM mining companies have been confronted with allegations from NGOs on potential human rights impacts of mining activities on communities.
The interaction with adjacent host communities impacted or affected by mining is a particular challenge to PGM companies. They are committed to contributing to and complementing government’s role of developing sustainable communities. This can be only achieved by actively and constructively engaging with stakeholders and local authorities to maintain and develop the social infrastructure in the context of limited state funding. [» more]

11/02/2009 - Statement on the DECOS recommendation (2008) for a revised health-based OEL for chloroplatinates

The PGM industry responds to a report from the Health Council of the Netherlands Expert Committee on Occupational Standards (DECOS) that recently proposed a chloroplatinate long-term exposure limit for workplaces well below the current norm. [» more]

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IPA Newsletter Spring 09

Quo Vadis, Car Industry? Missed Shift of Paradigms, Perspectives and Trends

Sophisticated Recycling Processes Prepare Platinum Group Metals for Further Use

New Uses for Platinum: Stationary Fuel-Cell Power Plant Creates Clean Energy

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