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The sustainable development of minerals, which are non-renewable resources, is a major challenge in today?’s world. In this regard the true definition of ?‘sustainability?’ is a debating point in itself: can such a concept exist with respect to non-renewable resources? Perhaps the ideal sustainability model is one that minimizes negative environmental impact and maximizes benefits to society, the economy and regional/national development. Developed and near-developed economies rely for commodity supplies on developing countries where major mining operations are often a mainstay of the domestic economy. Limited environmental regulation and low wages lead to charges of exploitation. Also, large numbers of people have no alternative to living by informal, often dangerous, ?‘artisanal?’ mining. This Special Publication gives examples from developing countries from all scales of mineral extraction. The volume reviews environmental, economic, health and social problems and highlights the need to solve these before sustainability can be achieved. The better solutions require mutual understanding, through full involvement of all stakeholders, education, training and investment so that smal

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Author

B. R. Marker, M. G. Petterson, F. McEvoy and M. H. Stephenson

Publisher

Geological Society Of London 2002-03-01

Published

2005

Language

EN

ISBN

9781862390997

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Science, Technology, Chemistry