Mining
why it's essential for a sustainable future
$113.08
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
27 June 2025
Summary
The Mining Paradox: How Extracting Earth’s Resources Can Save the Planet
Mining faces a tarnished reputation, often linked to environmental damage, human rights issues, and unchecked capitalism. But could it also hold the key to a more sustainable future?
Leading industry expert Timothy Biggs argues that modern life is entirely dependent on large-scale mining. From smartphones to buildings, the minerals and metals extracted by the mining industry underpin our way of life. Th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781509567492 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1509567496 |
| Author: | Timothy Biggs |
| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Imprint: | Polity Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Weight: | 363g |
| Dimensions: | 218mm x 142mm x 23mm |
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Critics Review
“In his book, Tim Biggs sets out in a very readable manner why responsible mining is crucial for a sustainable future. His explanation of mining, what it is, and why we need it, makes compelling reading for everyone interested in learning about how we realistically pursue a sustainable future.”Kenneth Williams, Member, Adelaide University Transition Council
“This is a simple and elegantly written book. Timothy Biggs has set out concisely why metals and minerals, and those who produce them, are fundamentally important to human life.”James Ferguson, Senior Vice-President, Barrick Gold Corporation
About The Author
Timothy Biggs
Timothy Biggs is a mining industry veteran and a Professor of Practice with the Camborne School of Mines at the University of Exeter.
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