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Social license to operate of Tulu Kapi Gold Mining, Western Ethiopia

IF 10.2 2区经济学

Resources Policy Pub Date : 2025-02-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105508

Gemechu Yigezu Ofgeha

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Artisanal and small-scale mining, institutional arrangements and vulnerability of cocoa farmers in the Wassa Amenfi East and West Districts, Ghana

IF 10.2 2区经济学

Resources Policy Pub Date : 2025-02-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105495

Frederick Koomson , Richard Oppong Ntiri , Daniel Boakye Dankwah , Francis Enu-Kwesi , Emmanuel Ekow Asmah

{"title":"Artisanal and small-scale mining, institutional arrangements and vulnerability of cocoa farmers in the Wassa Amenfi East and West Districts, Ghana","authors":"Frederick Koomson , Richard Oppong Ntiri , Daniel Boakye Dankwah , Francis Enu-Kwesi , Emmanuel Ekow Asmah","doi":"10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105495","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105495","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The study examined the institutional arrangements for reducing the vulnerability of cocoa farmers in two mining districts of Ghana. Using a qualitative research design, state institutions mandated to oversee mining and cocoa production, as well as informal institutions, traditional institutions, and cocoa farmers’ associations, were selected for the study. Data were collected through key informant interviews and group discussions and thematically analysed. We found that the state institutions mandated to regulate mining in Ghana work independently with no direct policies to protect cocoa farmers from artisanal and small-scale mining activities, thereby making them vulnerable to livelihood shocks. In terms of land acquisition, the study found that the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006(Act 703) was not enforced as most miners preferred to deal with informal institutions for land acquisition with its resultant implications for adequate compensation to cocoa farmers. In addition, the institutions were oblivious to the Economic Plants Protection Act, 1979 (A.F.R.C.D. 47) 1, which was promulgated to protect plants of economic value, including cocoa. Though backed by laws and regulations, the state institutions were constrained by political interference and inadequate logistics, which hampered the effective monitoring and regulation of artisanal and small-scale mining activities. The study recommends an effective implementation of the relevant laws and policies to leverage cocoa farmers. Also, effective collaboration among state institutions devoid of political meddling is <em>sine qua non</em> to reducing the vulnerability of cocoa farmers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20970,"journal":{"name":"Resources Policy","volume":"102 ","pages":"Article 105495"},"PeriodicalIF":10.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143294600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Responsibility of the private sector to fossil fuels transition through ESG awareness

IF 10.2 2区经济学

Resources Policy Pub Date : 2025-02-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105492

Jinguo Li , Youngmi Kim

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Tracing gendered and classed dimension of formalization of artisanal and small-scale mining efforts in Mozambique

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Resources Policy Pub Date : 2025-02-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105507

Blair Rutherford , Doris Buss , João Carlos Colaço

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Do natural threats matter for natural resources rents? Global evidence

IF 10.2 2区经济学

Resources Policy Pub Date : 2025-02-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105509

Canh Phuc Nguyen , Binh Quang Nguyen

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Do political cooperations and regulations manage Africa's sustainable mineral policy?

IF 10.2 2区经济学

Resources Policy Pub Date : 2025-02-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105494

Mehmet Akif Destek , Muhammad Usman , Najia Saqib

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Transitioning the mining industry to a greener economy: An Asian perspective of mineral demand

IF 10.2 2区经济学

Resources Policy Pub Date : 2025-02-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105483

Yang Song , Cheng Yu , Cosimo Magazzino , Xing Li

{"title":"Transitioning the mining industry to a greener economy: An Asian perspective of mineral demand","authors":"Yang Song , Cheng Yu , Cosimo Magazzino , Xing Li","doi":"10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105483","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105483","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The global push for a sustainable economy has led to a sharp rise in the demand for minerals, essential for supporting low-carbon and renewable energy technologies. However, the mining industry in Asia faces formidable environmental, technological, and financial hurdles in transitioning to greener operations. This study provides an empirical assessment of mineral prospecting through a carbon-neutral lens, employing the Cross-sectional Autoregressive Distributive Lag (CS-ARDL) econometric model to simulate sustainable mining scenarios. Analyzing annual data from 2015 to 2022, the research uncovers several critical findings. First, while mineral exploration holds significant potential to enable the green transition by supplying vital materials for renewable technologies, current practices are environmentally unsustainable. Second, innovative technologies such as AI and big data can substantially improve the sector's operational efficiency and reduce environmental harm, but adoption remains limited. Third, financial institutions are increasingly imposing stricter sustainability benchmarks, creating new opportunities for green investment but also posing risks for non-compliant firms. Fourth, the study highlights that without stronger community engagement and enhanced social governance, mining projects face social license risks, potentially derailing operations. Overall, the results stress the necessity for a balanced approach, integrating economic viability, environmental protection, and social responsibility, to transition Asia's mining industry toward a greener future. The findings present clear pathways for policy interventions and strategic industry actions to drive sustainable mineral exploration.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20970,"journal":{"name":"Resources Policy","volume":"102 ","pages":"Article 105483"},"PeriodicalIF":10.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143177920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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An overview of the coal circularity in Brazil: A new sustainable approach based on sampling method, characterization, and waste valorization

IF 10.2 2区经济学

Resources Policy Pub Date : 2025-02-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105496

M.N.S. Faraco , L. Simão , J. Acordi , E.F. Olivo , A. Zaccaron , O.R.K. Montedo , M.J. Ribeiro , C.P. Bergmann , F. Raupp-Pereira

{"title":"An overview of the coal circularity in Brazil: A new sustainable approach based on sampling method, characterization, and waste valorization","authors":"M.N.S. Faraco , L. Simão , J. Acordi , E.F. Olivo , A. Zaccaron , O.R.K. Montedo , M.J. Ribeiro , C.P. Bergmann , F. Raupp-Pereira","doi":"10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105496","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105496","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Coal is a key energy source globally, and Brazil holds substantial reserves. However, approximately 50% of the coal extracted in Brazil is discarded as waste, often mixed into a single material without selective characterization. This study aims to establish a framework to help mining companies identify and implement strategies for sustainable coal mining practices in the study region. Residual fraction samples were collected and analyzed for their characteristics and potential applications. The results showed that the clay content in the waste is influenced by the age and depth of the coal deposits, while the beneficiation process determines the pyritic content. Based on these findings, four groups of residual fractions were identified for specific applications. Group 1, with higher carbon content, is suitable for processing and carbon concentration. Group 2, characterized by low pyrite content, coarse granulometry, and neutral pH, may be used to concentrate clay minerals for ceramics and mortars. Group 3, rich in clay minerals, is suitable for fertilizers, techno-soils, pozzolans, and geopolymers. Group 4 includes samples with potential for pyrite concentration. This study highlights the value of systematic waste sampling and evaluation, providing an effective strategy to promote the circular economy. This approach supports sustainable development in the research region and beyond by unlocking the potential of coal mining waste.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20970,"journal":{"name":"Resources Policy","volume":"102 ","pages":"Article 105496"},"PeriodicalIF":10.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143177562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Understanding and defining the social license to operate: Social acceptance, local values, overall moral legitimacy, and ‘moral authority’

IF 10.2 2区经济学

Resources Policy Pub Date : 2025-02-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105488

Hugh Breakey , Graham Wood , Charles Sampford

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Prioritising the location of gold refining facility in Nigeria: An application of advanced multi-criteria decision making methods based on Fermatean fuzzy sets

IF 10.2 2区经济学

Resources Policy Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105475

Abiodun Ismail Lawal , Francois Mulenga

{"title":"Prioritising the location of gold refining facility in Nigeria: An application of advanced multi-criteria decision making methods based on Fermatean fuzzy sets","authors":"Abiodun Ismail Lawal , Francois Mulenga","doi":"10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105475","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105475","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Value addition to raw gold through refining is a means for enhancing economic growth and minimizing unemployment. However, the improper location of gold refining facility may hinder the inherent advantages in value addition chain. This study therefore proposed novel Fermatean fuzzy Spearman rank correlation coefficient (FF-SCC) multi criteria decision making (MCDM) method to prioritise the gold refining facility location in Nigeria. The objectives of the study are achieved through the identification of various states in Nigeria with gold deposits and those with proxy locations to the gold bearing states. Three indices under the sustainable development goals (SDGs) which are economic, environment and society form the bases of the evaluation criteria. Fifteen different states form the alternative while eight criteria formulated within the sustainable development goals indices are used for the evaluation. The importance of the criteria in relation to the alternatives was assessed by the group of three experts. The outcome of the proposed four FF-SCC based MCDM methods ranked Oyo and Osun states either the first- or second-best place to locate the gold refining facility while Kogi State and Sokoto are ranked least. The proposed models are validated with FF-VIKOR MCDM method and their rankings are also similar.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20970,"journal":{"name":"Resources Policy","volume":"101 ","pages":"Article 105475"},"PeriodicalIF":10.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143100200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"经济学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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