10.2190/KW9M-0ER4-9W3P-96P3 KW9M0ER49W3P96P3 1 ECO-EFFICIENCY: IMPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGY IN THE PRIMARY EXTRACTION INDUSTRY 1 14 20030122 20030122 20030122 20030122 KW9M0ER49W3P96P3.pdf http://baywood.metapress.com/link.asp?target=contribution&id=KW9M0ER49W3P96P3 1 GAVIN HILSON Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London This article examines the application of "eco-efficiency" in the primary extraction industry, defined here as mining and allied operations. This concept, which has been popularized by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), has become the subject of important documents, discussions, and conferences in recent years. To facilitate the implementation of eco-efficiency, the WBCDS has crafted a seven-principle framework for businesses keen on doing "more with less." 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