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"Hailian Chen's pioneering study presents the first comprehensive history of Chinese zinc--an essential base metal used … -- Mining policy, law, and practices -- Mining communities -- Zinc ores: calamine and blende -- Zinc mines -- Technology …
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"A decade ago, hardly anyone had heard of this obscure mineral, used to manufacture the cell phones and laptops that have become so central to our daily lives. Then, in 2000, reports emerged about mines deep in the Congo jungle where coltan was being extracted in brutal conditions watched over...
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best of recent research on Zambia's mining industry from eminent scholars in history, geography, anthropology, politics … mining houses took advantage of tax-breaks and lax regulation. It considers the opportunities and dangers presented by … since 2004, and how frustration with the courting of mining multinationals has led to the rise of populist opposition. This …
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