Purpose. To reveal the theoretical and applied background of social impacts of mining enterprises' corporate social responsibility (CSR) on society's and local communities' sustainable development, especially actualized in the conditions of decentralization. To consider recommendations for government stimulus of different levels for CSR in mining companies. Methodology. The content analysis of non-financial reports of mining enterprises was used to determine social effects. Findings. The features of the components of sustainable development in the mining industry are revealed. The dynamics and structure of the CSR expenditure, its social effects and shortcomings in influencing the local communities' sustainable development are analyzed through non-financial reports of the socially responsible enterprises in the mining industry. The directions of state policy implementation on CSR at enterprises are determined. Originality. The peculiarities of the mining enterprise's influence on sustainable development by its economic, environmental and social components are investigated. The practice of CSR implementation in the mining industry on the example of SRH company is analyzed. The dynamics and structure of the company's CSR expenditures, social effects, and impacts on the sustainable development of local communities, deficiencies and constraints on the cooperation of enterprises and communities for joint sustainable development are determined. Measures have been proposed to improve the CSR management of mining enterprises. Practical value. The results of the study can be used at the macro level by government bodies in regulating and promoting CSR in the country, at the level of local communities - in formulating a strategy for their sustainable development, as well as at the micro-level - CSR management at mining enterprises.