Breaking New Ground: Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development

by Linda Starke (Author), TheMMSDProjectoftheInternationalInstituteforEnviro (Author)

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  Illustrated
  2002

  $54.27

  Mining is fundamental to our lives - we wear and travel in; build, cook and communicate with its products daily. However, it is also one of the most environmentally damaging industries. This study examines how such a huge industry can be made sustainable, minimizing its harmful impacts and maximizing its social and economic contribution.