Mining
why it's essential for a sustainable future
$42.42
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
27 June 2025
Summary
Mining: The Unsung Hero of a Sustainable Future
Mining suffers from a tarnished reputation, often linked to environmental harm, human rights issues, and capitalist overreach. But could it actually hold the key to a more sustainable future?
Industry leader Timothy Biggs contends that modern life relies heavily on large-scale mining. From the phone in your hand to the building around you, the minerals and metals extracted by this industry are essential. This reliance will only…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781509567508 |
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| ISBN-10: | 150956750X |
| Author: | Timothy Biggs |
| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Imprint: | Polity Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Weight: | 252g |
| Dimensions: | 215mm x 138mm |
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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. Tim has set out concisely why metals and minerals, and the importance of those who produce them, are fundamental to human life.”James Ferguson, Senior Vice-President, Barrick Gold Coporation
About The Author
Timothy Biggs
Timothy Biggs is a mining industry veteran and an Honorary Fellow of the Camborne School of Mines and the University of Exeter Business School.
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