This book examines the paradox that resource-rich countries often struggle to manage their resources in a way that will help their economies thrive. It looks at how a country's political regime and quality of governance can determine the degree to which it benefits - or suffers - from having...

Intro -- Contents -- Summary -- 1. Background -- 1.1 Focus, limitations and organisation of study -- 2. Comparative review of legal frameworks in the Nordic countries -- 2.1 Mineral and mining laws -- 2.2 Other relevant legislation -- 3. Individual country mining and mineral legislation review...