Socio-Economic Impacts of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in Developing Countries

Bok av G M Hilson
The purpose of this book is to examine both the positive and negative socioeconomic impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining in developing countries. In recent years, a number of governments have attempted to formalize this rudimentary sector of industry, recognizing its socioeconomic importance. However, the industry continues to be plagued by