Asia@RMIT: Nattavud Pimpa on Australian-Thai Mining MNC: a business lesson in failed community engagement
School of Management, College of Business
Date and Time: Wednesday 10 June 2015, 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Place: 80.11.09
Title: Australian-Thai Mining MNC: a business lesson in failed community engagement
Abstract: In February, the Thai Government’s Department of Primary Industries and Mines ordered the 30-day suspension of activities of Akara resources, a Thai gold mining subsidiary of Australia’s Kingsgate Consolidated Limited. The suspension followed a protracted dispute between Akara and local villagers. The locals claimed – and this was voiced predominantly by women – they had been adversely affected by the mine’s activities. Based on our fieldwork in this mining community, this presentation will discuss key management and CSR issues that led to the current dispute among various stakeholders.
The project has been funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the AusAID Development Research Award (ADRAS).
A light lunch will be provided.
| When | Wed Jun 10, 2015 12:30pm – 1:30pm Eastern Time - Melbourne, Sydney |
| Where | 80.11.09 (map) Please come and join our project presentation. |
