Perception of the population regarding bauxite mining and milling companies in Poços de Caldas, MG, Brazil / Percepção da população em relação as empresas de lavra e beneficiamento de Bauxita no municipio de Poços de Caldas, MG

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DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2007

RESUMO

Intense mining activities in the region of Poços de Caldas have become the object of serious discussion. Aluminum is extracted from bauxite ore found in areas near urban developments. The population is aware of such mining activities, however, there is no clear understanding regarding social and environmental impacts. Carefully prepared questionnaires were submitted to representatives from the general population, to volunteer members of local NGOs, and government authorities. Available government databases were employed to gather information about local mining concession areas. Georeferenced results indicated that the population perception towards mining activities is positive and the population is aware of its importance. However, the study was able to identify some deficiencies in communication strategies employed by the mining companies. This thesis is a source of data for population perception regarding mining activities and was employed to create a GIS database. In addition, it pointed out modern strategies that can help to improve the relation between mining companies and the local population and guide other similar projects involving diverse mining activities near urban areas

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organizações não-governamentais geosciences geopolitics aluminum geociencias geopolitica aluminio - minas e mineração non-governmental organizations

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