Sustainable minerals operations in the developing world /

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 Publicat...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Corporate Author: Geological Society of London
Other Authors: Marker, Brian
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London : Geological Society, 2005.
Series:Geological Society special publication ; no. 250.
Subjects:
Mineral industries > Developing countries.
Mineral industries > Environmental aspects.
Sustainable development.
Mines > Industrie > Aspect de l'environnement.
Développement durable.
sustainable development.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Industries > General.
Mineral industries
Mineral industries > Environmental aspects
Sustainable development
Developing countries
Online Access:Texto completo
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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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (vi, 249 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781429465151
1429465158
9781523122394
1523122390
ISSN:0305-8719 ;

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