ABSTRACT
In the present day, there is a disconnect between technological and moral progress, between economic and spiritual growth. This disconnect leads to some deep moral questions regarding the practices of mining. We cannot do without the fruits of mining in our present lives, but we might have to rethink some of the parameters guiding the industry. This concerns especially decision-making processes and interactions between mining activities and local contexts. These challenges touch upon moral and spiritual questions, and the deliberation of ends. A theology of integral human development (IHD) is committed to bridging the gap between means and ends, between external progress and inner growth; it is committed to integrating our technological possibilities into our moral and spiritual identity. This article will develop a theology of IHD with a special emphasis on the mining industry.
