The limited character of minerals must be recognized in the development of mining activities, as well as the necessity to form bonds that allow mining advantages to be enjoyed long after natural resources have been co...The limited character of minerals must be recognized in the development of mining activities, as well as the necessity to form bonds that allow mining advantages to be enjoyed long after natural resources have been consumed. Because mining activities have the potential to affect a wide variety of environmental entities and are of interest to a large range of stakeholder groups, the sector has a lot of room to improve its sustainability. According to studies, the economic advantages of copper mining operations in Zambia are not allocated equally among stakeholders in the process of granting mining rights to potential investors. This paper examines how the existing system of granting mining rights in Zambia impacts the distribution of economic gains among copper mining project stakeholders.展开更多
Zambia’s economy is fueled by copper production, which is one of the country’s most important industries. In terms of copper output, Zambia has around five large open-pit mines and eight significant underground mine...Zambia’s economy is fueled by copper production, which is one of the country’s most important industries. In terms of copper output, Zambia has around five large open-pit mines and eight significant underground mines. Zambia’s Government owns a stake in some of these businesses. This article examines the economic, social, technological, and environmental ramifications of copper mining in the Copperbelt area of Zambia.展开更多
文摘The limited character of minerals must be recognized in the development of mining activities, as well as the necessity to form bonds that allow mining advantages to be enjoyed long after natural resources have been consumed. Because mining activities have the potential to affect a wide variety of environmental entities and are of interest to a large range of stakeholder groups, the sector has a lot of room to improve its sustainability. According to studies, the economic advantages of copper mining operations in Zambia are not allocated equally among stakeholders in the process of granting mining rights to potential investors. This paper examines how the existing system of granting mining rights in Zambia impacts the distribution of economic gains among copper mining project stakeholders.
文摘Zambia’s economy is fueled by copper production, which is one of the country’s most important industries. In terms of copper output, Zambia has around five large open-pit mines and eight significant underground mines. Zambia’s Government owns a stake in some of these businesses. This article examines the economic, social, technological, and environmental ramifications of copper mining in the Copperbelt area of Zambia.
