This article contextualises the phenomenon of extractivism in Africa, exploring the extent to
which the different meanings of extractivism in the literature contribute to an understanding …

Lenín Moreno was elected for his platform of continuity, but he made a 180-degree turn from
his campaign promises and began to govern with a neoliberal agenda. The analysis of this …

Although the early stages of mining are often associated with promises of socioeconomic
development based on economic growth, limited oversight of mine closure practices has …

Throughout the world, old and new energy geographies are emerging, with devastating
social and environmental effects (Loloum et al., 2021; Newell et al., 2022). Oil, gas, fumes …

Many developing countries continue to rely on export‐oriented growth strategies based on
primary commodities, despite the many limitations of such policies. The persistence of this …

This book highlights the role of community trusts in social licencing through the lens of
mining and mining disputes in South Africa. Employing elements of trust, acceptance and …

Written in an accessible language, this book is a fully updated and revised edition of Latin
American Development, a text that provides a comprehensive introduction to Latin American …

This article examines the confluence of extractivism, violence, and their resistance in the
context of left governance–specifically the case of Ecuador–through an engagement with the …

This dissertation deals with Swedish extractivism in Sápmi through the examples of a
planned iron ore mine in Gállok/Kallak and the hydrogen-based steel transition. The main …

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the social license to operate (SLO) are
widespread global phenomena in mining-dependent countries. These self-regulated …