This journal examines the societal and environmental implications of extractive industries, particularly in the context of global energy transitions and the demand for critical minerals. It analyzes how mining projects impact rural territories, local livelihoods, and social fabrics, often leading to concerns about environmental contamination and depopulation. The journal also explores the geopolitical and economic narratives surrounding critical minerals, the role of media in shaping public discourse, and the power dynamics in knowledge production within extractive governance.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Environmental Studies
Scopus Categories
Economic GeologyManagement, Monitoring, Policy and LawDevelopmentGeography, Planning and Development
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Mining and Resource ManagementNatural Resources and Economic DevelopmentHydropower, Displacement, Environmental ImpactExtraction and Separation ProcessesInternational Development and AidWater Governance and InfrastructureTailings Management and PropertiesGlobal Energy and Sustainability ResearchAtmospheric and Environmental Gas DynamicsEnvironmental and Social Impact Assessments