This first Issue in the series contains nine articles written by leading British and American experts from the mining industry, regulatory authorities, and academia, and incorporates the latest research. Following an introductory overview of many of the issues of current concern…
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASM) is a poverty-driven activity that provides an important source of livelihood for rural communities. As the price of gold has been increasing, the number of artisanal gold miners has risen to between 10 and 15 million people worldwide, …
Monograph on the crisis of mineral resources - analyses the historical context and current trends, examines the supply and demand domination through multinational enterprises, government policies and employment issues, includes case studies concerning petroleum resources, nickel…
The debate on neoextractivism -- Neoextractivism and capitalist development : an outline -- Development theory and capitalist development -- Extractivism and neoextractivism -- Neoextractivism : myth or reality -- Extractive capitalism, extractive imperialism and imperialism -- …
"This second edition examines the problems facing the mining industry, and offers practical case studies, as well as new solutions for environmental restoration and remediation. New topics include bioremediation technology, mountaintop surface coal mining, reclamation procedures…
"This second edition examines the problems facing the mining industry, and offers practical case studies, as well as new solutions for environmental restoration and remediation. New topics include bioremediation technology, mountaintop surface coal mining, reclamation procedures…