How should mining firms invest in the multidimensions of corporate social responsibility? Evidence from China

Although it is widely accepted that mining firms should be involved in corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, we do notice that CSR engagement is relatively high-cost, especially considering the fact that mineral products have suffered from an extended period of lower and volatile commodity prices. Therefore, we explore how mining firms “do well by doing good”. Using a sample of listed mining firms in China over the period covering...