Question: A large global mining company ABC Mining, is setting up a new platinum mining project in one country. The company is very worried that it

A large global mining company ABC Mining, is setting up a new platinum mining project in one country. The company is very worried that it should act responsibly and is looking for opportunities to invest in local communities that may be affected by its operations. A project manager of the company involved in the project is aware of a particular land, which they believe is rich in platinum. The land is located in the center of the country and is currently a wilderness area. The company begin to consider the possibility of establishing a mining operation there. According to the countrys laws, all companies must obtain special permits before they can start any investigative mining activities. Due to the complex local bureaucracy, it is difficult to understand how to apply for a permit and what requirements the project must meet to obtain a permit. After several meetings with local officials, the company was finally able to arrange a meeting with the mayor of local town. At the meeting, the mayor did not further clarify the formal application procedure, but he made it clear that if the company agrees to fund the construction of a new hospital in the town, it will be granted a permit. Initially, there is no other way to obtain a permit. The company expressed their concerns to the mayor: they want to ensure that the project is authorized through appropriate and legal channels. The mayor assured ABC Mining that everything is perfect. He said that this is how things are done in this country. If you are the project manager of ABC Mining, how should you proceed with the project? (33 marks)

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