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Sustainable minerals operations in the developing world / edited by B.R. Marker ... [and others].
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Geological Society special publication ; vol. 250.
- Geological Society special publication
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mineral industries--Developing countries.
- Mineral industries.
- Developing countries.
- Mineral industries--Environmental aspects.
- Sustainable development.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (vi, 249 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color).
- Place of Publication:
- London : Geological Society, 2005.
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- 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 itself: can such a concept exist with respect to non-renewable resources? This Special Publication gives examples from developing countries of all scales of mineral extraction. It reviews environmental, economic, health and social problems and highlights the need to solve these before sustainability can be achieved.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- Other Format:
- Print version
- ISBN:
- 9781862398337
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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