Environmental impact of mining social responsibility on rural communities

This research analyzes the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) of the mining company Las Bambas on the local communities of Cotabambas, Peru. The study was conducted using a quantitative, non-experimental, and explanatory approach, through a cross-sectional design. A Likert-scale questionnaire was administered to 377 residents, complemented by interviews with 10 local authorities and political leaders, as well as an observation sheet adapted from previous studies.The statistical analysis enabled the evaluation of four hypotheses regarding the influence of social responsibility on environmental, agricultural, and social variables. The results revealed significant correlations: 0.610 with residents’ perceptions, 0.575 with water resource use, 0.510 with agricultural production, and 0.720 with livestock activity. These findings confirm the negative effects of mining on local development, affecting land, water, air, pastures, fauna, and flora.This research provides empirical evidence on the challenges of responsible mining in rural contexts and may serve as a basis for future studies on social responsibility, sustainability, and community development in extractive sectors.