Amadou M.H. Fuzzy Logic in Sustainability Assessment of a Mining Enterprise

Mahamadou  H. Amadou

Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation

Abstract. In modern conditions, characterized by global environmental, economic, social, and cultural challenges, adherence to imperatives of sustainable development is a necessity for all economic entities in various industries, especially extractive ones. Although much attention is paid to the issues of sustainability assessment of mining enterprises, they do not take into account the cultural component of sustainability, which is difficult to measure using existing quantitative approaches. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to substantiate the possibility of the use of fuzzy logic methods in the development of tools for the sustainability assessment of a mining enterprise, which allows taking into account both quantitative and qualitative aspects of all sustainability components. The study employs a deductive approach, mathematical techniques, and bibliometric analysis of relevant literature. The use of fuzzy logic was suggested for the assessment of the sustainability of mining companies. As a result of the research, a list of indicators was drawn up to assess the economic, social, environmental, and cultural aspects of sustainable development of industrial companies, and an interpretation of thresholds for the fuzzy assessment of sustainable development was provided. Using the example of the SOMAIR mining company (the Republic of Niger), the proposed tool was tested, and the results showed a low level of sustainability for this company. Based on these findings, recommendations were made to improve the sustainability performance of this enterprise through stronger social, environmental, economic, and cultural initiatives. It is concluded that neglecting socio-cultural considerations in the pursuit of sustainable development by mining companies can have negative consequences for a country’s economy. The use of fuzzy logic tools allows us to assess all aspects of the sustainability of mining enterprises.
Key words: sustainable development, mining enterprise, fuzzy logic, indicators of sustainable development, cultural component of sustainability.
Citation. Amadou M.H., 2025. Fuzzy Logic in Sustainability Assessment of a Mining Enterprise. Regionalnaya ekonomika. Yug Rossii [Regional Economy. South of Russia], vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 102-111. (in Russian). DOI: https://doi.org/10.15688/re.volsu.2025.1.10

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