"Hi Mulya,
Indeed I think there is a lot of investigative research to be done on this topic, not only in SA, but across the continent. I intend to keep pressure on those companies where I can do so as a shareholder, while also looking at the topic…"
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Gwendolyn Wellmann commented on Gwendolyn Wellmann's blog post 'Mine Community Trusts - who benefits?'
Mulya Jules commented on Gwendolyn Wellmann's blog post 'Mine Community Trusts - who benefits?'"Hi Gwendolyn
What you saying about the legal independence (of convenience) of these trusts from companies which pump billions of rand in to them reveals a even more shocking situation than I thought first.…"
Gwendolyn Wellmann commented on Gwendolyn Wellmann's blog post 'Mine Community Trusts - who benefits?'"Dear Mulya and Antipas,
Thanks for your very thought-provoking comments. The post deals primarily with what is happening in South Africa at the moment, and I do not have sufficient information and knowledge to comment in any way on what is…"
Mulya Jules commented on Gwendolyn Wellmann's blog post 'Mine Community Trusts - who benefits?'"Hi Antipas
DRC has such allocations stipulated into the Mining Code...but it still not happening! I believe Tchad had similar laws on oil but it hasn't been implemented in the name of national sovereignty. It boils down to governance and…"
Antipas Massawe commented on Gwendolyn Wellmann's blog post 'Mine Community Trusts - who benefits?'"Hi Gwendolyn,
Thank you for this very interesting one dwelling on the affected mine communities I briefly shared on before here:…"
Mulya Jules commented on Gwendolyn Wellmann's blog post 'Mine Community Trusts - who benefits?'"Dear Gwendolyn
This is a very disturbing information indeed. For all the talk on transparency in extractive industries some companies still struggle to come out clean on trusts and how they are managed. This reluctance to disclose info is a…"
Gwendolyn Wellmann replied to Environmental Governance Program's discussion 'New members, introduce yourselves here!' in the group Environmental Governance of the Mining Sector"Thanks Jasmin. As a sociologist, my work entails working with communities, and for the most part these are communities affected by industry, whether extractive or otherwise. It is not possible to divorce the fate of the environment from…"
A blog post by Gwendolyn Wellmann was featuredMine Community Trusts - who benefits?
The Mining Charter (June 2017) makes reference to the need for mine communities to be awarded shares. Whether or not this version of the charter passes the legal challenges it will no doubt face in coming weeks and months, it cannot be disputed that community development for mine-affected communities, whether through a mechanism of share ownership or not, is vital. However, the proposal that the communities’ share be held in trust, raises concerns. One wonders how this will differ from the…See More
Gwendolyn Wellmann posted a blog postMine Community Trusts - who benefits?
The Mining Charter (June 2017) makes reference to the need for mine communities to be awarded shares. Whether or not this version of the charter passes the legal challenges it will no doubt face in coming weeks and months, it cannot be disputed that community development for mine-affected communities, whether through a mechanism of share ownership or not, is vital. However, the proposal that the communities’ share be held in trust, raises concerns. One wonders how this will differ from the…See More
A blog post by Gwendolyn Wellmann was featuredThe link between recklessness inside & outside of mines
I read with interest the article published on Friday, 26th February 2016, by Miningmx.com, referring to the Implats CEO, Terance Goodlace’s, take on the link between safety in South African mines and the risk-taking psyche of the average South African. He further links it to a “growing social disobedience” which, according to him…See More
sampebgo souleymane favorited Gwendolyn Wellmann's blog post The link between recklessness inside & outside of minesGwendolyn Wellmann posted a blog postThe link between recklessness inside & outside of mines
I read with interest the article published on Friday, 26th February 2016, by Miningmx.com, referring to the Implats CEO, Terance Goodlace’s, take on the link between safety in South African mines and the risk-taking psyche of the average South African. He further links it to a “growing social disobedience” which, according to him…See More
Gwendolyn Wellmann left a comment for Terry Heymann"Yes, amongst others. Excited about the prospects for 2016. "
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- Sociologist; Community Development Specialist
- About My Work
- I work both as an independent consultant and academic. I consult to the extractive industry, government agencies and NGOs on issues of corporate social investment, sustainable community development, other issues affecting affected communities, as well as artisanal mining.
I have twenty-one years’ experience in all aspects of community development and investments, community relations, corporate social responsibility (CSR), corporate social risk and public-private partnerships. During the span of my career, I have evaluated, advised and trained clients within oil & gas, mining, government, and NGOs focusing on Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Africa, Namibia, Ghana, and Mali. I am practiced in identifying where community relations and other aspects of sustainability must sit within a client’s strategy, as well as providing guidance on the planning and implementation of a community relations policy that complements the strategy and facilitates client aims.
I am a game changer who designed a successful artisanal mining strategy for Gold Fields West Africa based on empirical research, a first internationally by a gold mining company. My expertise and integral understanding of sustainable development issues resulted in a transformed Gold Fields West Africa sustainable development department from worst in the group to best in group within nine months; also indicating that I am very adept to managing large teams of people successfully.
I am the author of a community development handbook that cover, amongst others, stakeholder identification, grievance mechanism, local content, social impact and community investment as key issues. I have a firm understanding of the IFC social and environmental performance standards and requirements, the Global Reporting Initiative, the Equator Principles and the South African Government’s Social and Labour Plan requirements.
Further to my work in the private, public and NGO sector, I also supervise Master and PhD students in this field. I am a board member of Leadership for Conservation in Africa (LCA) Ghana and Green African Youth Organization (GAYO).
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- gold, diamonds, oil and natural gas, csr, governance and anti-corruption, environment, social accountability, human rights, monitoring revenue collection, redistribution and sustainable development
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Mine Community Trusts - who benefits?
Posted on June 20, 2017 at 16:16 6 Comments 1 Favorite
The Mining Charter (June 2017) makes reference to the need for mine communities to be awarded shares. Whether or not this version of the charter passes the legal challenges it will no doubt face in coming weeks and months, it cannot be disputed that community development for mine-affected communities, whether through a mechanism of share ownership or not, is vital. However, the proposal that the communities’ share be held in trust, raises concerns. One wonders how this will differ from the…
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Posted on February 29, 2016 at 19:10 0 Comments 1 Favorite
I read with interest the article published on Friday, 26th February 2016, by Miningmx.com, referring to the Implats CEO, Terance Goodlace’s, take on the link between safety in South African mines and the risk-taking psyche of the average South African. He further links it to a “growing social disobedience” which, according to…
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- At 12:51 on January 7, 2016,
Terry Heymann said… Hi Gwendolyn, Happy New Year! Nice to hear from you. I hope that all is well with you and that 2016 is a successful year. What are you up to at the moment; still doing some work with Gold Fields?
Best wishes,
Terry
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