The concept of “place” links people to their environment and is foundational to disciplines
such as geography, environmental psychology, and urban studies. With growth in …

This chapter explores the complex dynamics at play between Indigenous Peoples and large-
scale mining operations within post/colonial contexts, providing a nuanced, multidisciplinary …

Post-mining land management is an integral part of surface mining and quarrying
operations. In this context, the questions raised concern what course of action is mandated …

To avoid a climate crisis, major industrial economies are being urged to reduce their
dependence on coal-fired power generation. Given decarbonisation pressures, many coal …

Multifunctional agriculture (MFA) has attracted increased attention from academics and
policymakers in recent years. Academic researchers have utilised various approaches to …

Comprehensive knowledge on the issues contributing to mining conflicts is crucial in
balancing between the exploitation of mineral deposits and local claims. We explore recent …

Environmental problems during the post-mining phase have generally been given less
attention than those during the operational phase of a mine. We reviewed the existing …

Material post-mining legacies are often the most obvious reminder of former industrial
excavation activities; either as open-cast mines or in the form of mining heaps and dumps …

Reindeer husbandry has a long history of sharing landscapes with a multitude of other forms
of land use. By competing for space, industrial resource developments from the early 20th …

In the northern boreal zone, revegetation and landscaping of closed mine tailings are
challenging due to the high concentrations of potentially toxic elements; the use of nutrient …