Community relations are an integral part of successful and socially acceptable mining operations. Effective interactions between a company host community tend to foster mutual understanding trust, leading higher levels acceptance those The Waihi gold operations in New Zealand, which consist open pit, several underground operations, processing facility waste storage facilities, well known for their close proximity community. In 2011, the Newmont Gold announced potentially controversial...

In Australia, geothermal energy technology is still considered an emerging for generation. Like other technologies, how the public perceive and under what conditions they are likely to accept or oppose technology, remains relatively unknown. response, this exploratory research utilised online focus groups identify: (1) extent of agreement with before after information, including media reports focusing on a range technology’s attributes; (2) characteristics individuals different levels vary....

This paper reviews the use of a large group process for engaging public on energy sources and technologies with low emission profile. Specifically reported in this is how supports exploring Australian society’s acceptance by examining effectiveness informing knowledge changing attitudes towards technologies. Carbon dioxide capture storage (CCS) given further attention because, as relatively unknown technology perceived risks, it useful to examine effects information provision way perceived....

This paper presents the results of an evaluation longer term impact a series workshops conducted in four Australian cities which sought to engage representatives public discussions about climate change and low emission energy options. These were designed explore public's awareness acceptance various emissions technologies, including carbon dioxide capture storage (CCS), assess whether large group workshop format was effective means affecting technologies. Initial these workshops, presented...

A distributed energy system involves the use of small local power generators to supplement or replace centralised domestic electricity supply. The widespread adoption presents a path for early action on climate change by reducing emissions associated with fossil fuel system. strong potential influence emergence market in Australia is willingness public accept generation. To study acceptance we considered environmental concern and consumer technology literature. We then surveyed 706...

This case study explored the intentions of farmers to intensify their farming in Australia's high rainfall zone (HRZ). The spans across eastern Australia and small portions South south-western Western Australia. supports both productivity significant biodiversity, has potential for future intensification. research aim was identify past planned changes intensification, motivations such existing approaches conserving biodiversity. Seventeen were interviewed from zone's three regions. These...

A distributed energy system involves the use of small local power generators to supplement or replace centralised domestic electricity supply. The widespread adoption presents a path for early action on climate change by reducing emissions associated with fossil fuel system. strong potential influence emergence market in Australia is willingness public accept generation. To study acceptance we considered environmental concern and consumer technology literature. We then surveyed 706...