Extractive industries are spread across mining of metal and minerals, oil and gas, among others. Multinationals in these sectors are confronted with different challenges ranging from corruption, political risk, economic uncertainty, sunk costs, and the long-gestation periods to execute projects....

"International institutions (United Nations, World Bank) and multinational companies have voiced concern over the adverse impact of resource extraction activities on the livelihood of indigenous communities. This volume examines mega resource extraction projects in Australia, Bolivia, Canada,...

1. Introduction / Penelope Simons -- 2. Talisman in Sudan / Audrey Macklin -- 3. The governance gap : multistakeholder and intergovernmental initiatives / Penelope Simons -- 4. The governance gap : domestic laws and other governance mechanisms / Penelope Simons -- 5. Extractive industries, human...