As the importance and dependence of specific mineral commodities increase, so does concern about their supply. The United States is currently 100 percent relian

Governance of the World’s Mineral Resources: Beyond the Foreseeable Future provides in-depth information on the geological scarcity of mineral resources. The

The mining sector, if carefully managed, presents enormous opportunities for advancing sustainable development particularly in low-income countries, the Interna

States in mineral-rich jurisdictions must promote mining as a development industry just as they must protect people and environment from the worst excesses of e

This book explores a disciplinary matrix for the study of the law and governance concerning mining and minerals from a global perspective. The book considers th