Routledge Handbook of Extractive Industries and Sustainability

Explore the complex landscape of metal and mineral production with the Routledge Handbook of the Extractive Industries and Sustainable Development. This comprehensive guide offers a detailed look at current trends, challenges, and opportunities within the sector. As the world relies on mineral resources for manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, and electronics, understanding their impact is more important than ever. This handbook examines the extraction and processing of mineral resources across various nations and scales. It places these industrial activities directly within the context of climate change and the United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda 2030. Whether you are studying the production of consumer goods or the global movement of raw materials, this text provides the necessary overview to understand how the extractive industries function in a changing global environment.