Mining Law and Economic Policy

This book explores the impacts of current mining licensing regimes in Africa andhow they influence sustainable development principles. International law andconventions on mining are used as a lens to examine a regionalized perspectiveof the history of mining law and customary land law. Alternative approaches arethen suggested, through a comparative and sovereignty-based study of mininglaws and policies, to see how the challenge of uneven development can becombattedusing minerals. This book aims to highlight how mineral possessions can transform communitiesif the economic policies, customary law structures, and the geopolitical landscapeguarantee inclusivity and equal partnerships. It will be relevant to researchersand policymakers interested in mineral economics, mining law, and Africaneconomies.