Routledge Mining and Development - Foreign-Financed Mines Book

Explore the complex economic and political landscape of international mineral development with this specialized text from Routledge. Originally published in 1984, this volume provides a detailed examination of how foreign investment impacts mining operations across Australia, Ireland, Papua New Guinea, and Zambia. The book analyzes the specific transactions that drive the foreign investment process. It tracks the movement of capital, credit instruments, physical objects, information, and personnel as they move across national borders. By focusing on the nature of these transactions, the text helps readers understand the practical mechanics of global mineral development. Beyond simple transactions, the work investigates the relationships formed between foreign investors and host countries. This study serves as a significant resource for those studying environmental and natural resource economics, offering a historical and analytical perspective on the connections created during large-scale mining projects. It is an essential read for understanding the cross-border dynamics of the global mining industry.