Monthly Archives: June 2025
Societal vs Site-Level Social License in Mining
A recent doctoral dissertation by Pamela Lesser at the University of Lapland proposes a dual-scale [...]
CSR as Signal in M&A Transactions
A recent corporate finance study highlights CSR’s strategic role in mergers and acquisitions. Beyond compliance, [...]
CSR’s Micro foundations in Decision-Making
A new Journal of Management Studies meta-synthesis explores how CSR initiatives succeed or fail inside [...]
Inside the Mind of Stakeholders: Conceptual Foundations of Social License to Operate
A recent Energy Policy study offers a conceptual framework to explain how individuals form judgments [...]
Protest-Driven Halt of Lamu Coal Plant
Since late May 2025, residents and activists in Kenya’s Lamu County have led protests against [...]
South Africa Secures $1.5B Loan with Social License Conditions Attached
On June 23, 2025, the World Bank approved a $1.5 billion loan to help modernize [...]
Peru’s Extractive Sector Receives Mixed EITI Review, Urged to Strengthen Civic Engagement
On June 18, 2025, Peru received a Validation score of 74.5 out of 100 from [...]
Social License or Legal Permits? Canada’s Resource Development Crossroads
In June 2025, Canada reignited debate over the role of social license to operate (SLO) [...]
Social License Recognized as Essential Pillar in Sustainable Development
Over the past several years, the World Bank has steadily underscored that securing a social [...]
Peru Faces Crossroads on Informal Mining and Copper Industry Legitimacy
On June 24, 2025, the Peruvian government announced it would extend temporary permits under the [...]