Mining as a Sustainable Development: Social License vs. State license

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate mining activity as a sustainable development, based on the social license and the state license, with the aim of systematizing literature on obtaining the license to operate.   Theoretical Framework: This topic presents the main concepts and theories that support the research. Thus, the Social License to Operate and social conflicts stand out, providing a solid basis for understanding the context of the research.   Method: The methodology includes the review of previous research indexed in the Scopus and Web of Science databases. To do this, search strings were applied, using the Boolean operators AND, OR and NOT and applying pre-established search and screening criteria.   Results and Discussion: The main finding of the research is that Social License to Operate must have effective communication between the community and the business sector, so that possible changes related to the needs of the interest groups involved are considered in the future.   Implications of the research: the practical and theoretical implications of this research are that the qualities of the Social License to Operate have the possibility of varying social relations as long as environmental issues are addressed by the private sector and by policies. public.   Originality/Value: It contributes to the literature by showing that the Social License to Operate is gaining importance in scientific research, so that researchers open academic debate.