Pub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2026-01-12DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2026.105845
Felix Ampadu
Mining communities often develop strong emotional connections to their local environment due to social and economic interdependence. This ethnographic study explores how topophilia (love of place) and solastalgia (distress from environmental change) shape affective strategies of identity, belonging, and sustainability in two Legacy Mining Communities (LMCs) in Arizona – Clifton-Morenci and San Manuel. Drawing on 16 months of ethnographic fieldwork, this study examines how nostalgia and emotional attachment foster both continuity and resistance in post-mining contexts. Rather than focusing on the victimization of mining communities, this study emphasizes their agency and emotional ties that drive sustainability strategies. The analysis reveals that affective bonds are not passive sentiments but active forces that enable community revitalization and resilience. Understanding these emotional afterlives of extraction contributes to broader debates on sustainability transitions and post-industrial identity.
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Pub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2026-01-26DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2026.105853
Carol Mgiba, Oladoyin Kolawole
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) plays a critical role in supplying critical minerals essential for clean energy, yet underground rock collapse remains a major safety and sustainability challenge. This study proposes the Timber-Support Risk Mitigation Framework (TRF), a cost–benefit and risk assessment approach integrating rock mechanistic principles and eco-friendly materials to enhance excavation stability under resource constraints in ASM. Using compression tests and probabilistic analysis, eight timber-based support configurations were evaluated for rock strength improvement, probability of failure (Pfailure), and installation costs. Additionally, the standard deviation (SD) and variance () were incorporated to quantify the uncertainty of rock strength improvement and utilized to calculate the probability of failure. Results show that a staggered support pattern (SSP) with small-sized soft timber delivers the highest rock mass stability, improving rock strength (UCS) by +82 % and reducing Pfailure to 0.2, at the lowest cost range of $100–$150 per 1.2 m advance. Conversely, large-sized soft timber in SSP yields minimal strength enhancement (+34 %) and incurs the highest costs ($700–$750) with the highest Pfailure of 0.7. Uncertainty analysis also highlights the importance of consistent UCS performance by prioritizing ground support systems for reliable tunnel stability predictions. Practical implementation pathways were also provided, which include local cooperative-led training, micro-grants, standardized permits and timber specifications, and policy integration to institutionalize ground-control practices in ASM. The proposed innovative rock mechanics-based cost-benefit framework, TRF, offers a simple, low-cost decision-making tool for ASM operators, enabling safer, more sustainable extraction of critical minerals.
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Pub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2026-01-06DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105826
Haiming Bao, Peter Knights, Mehmet Kizil, Micah Nehring
All nations are establishing emissions reduction targets for 2030 as part of their efforts to address the challenges posed by climate change through various policies and initiatives. In Australia, mining represents a crucial sector and plays a central role in the global decarbonisation movement. However, material haulage operations are the primary source of emissions within mining activities. This paper explores the current alternatives to traditional diesel-powered haul trucks, focusing on trolley and battery-electric powertrains as potential solutions for decarbonising mining haulage systems. A case study in mining was developed to compare these applications using the Well-to-Wheel (WTW) analysis method. This approach evaluates their environmental benefits and assesses whether they can help mining companies meet their emission reduction targets in the short-medium term. A new term, Equivalent Emission Factor (EEF), is introduced as a comparative standard for evaluating the emission reduction effectiveness of these alternatives. The results of the mining case study simulation indicate that Hybrid Diesel Trucks (HDT) perform exceptionally well in reducing emissions under the 2023 emission factor conditions, particularly in regions with a higher concentration of coal-fired power plants. In contrast, battery-electric alternatives are expected to outperform HDT as the share of renewable energy increases in these regions. Ultimately, battery-electric alternatives emerge as the most promising option among all alternatives, due to their high energy efficiency and reliance on fully electric power in the 2030 scenarios. The research findings will assist mining decision-makers in formulating effective strategies for the adoption of various mining truck alternatives, thereby maximising environmental benefits in their decarbonisation journey.
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Pub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2026-01-05DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2026.105830
Said Meziane , Bergougui Brahim
While many studies have explored the relationship between aggregate natural resource rents and environmental sustainability, understanding the broader impact of TNRR on the ecological footprint remains critical. However, focusing solely on the aggregate measure may obscure the distinct effects of different types of natural resources on environmental outcomes. This study bridges that gap by analyzing not only the aggregate effect of TNRR on EF but also the disaggregated impacts of different types of natural resource rents —oil, gas, minerals, coal, and forests—on EF in Algeria between 1970/Q1 and 2022/Q4, Applying nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag (NARDL) models. Our results reveal a non-symmetric impact of aggregate TNRR in Algeria's ecological footprint, with positive shocks significantly increasing EF and negative shocks decreasing it. The disaggregated analysis uncovers nuanced sector-specific dynamics: oil rents mirror the asymmetric pattern of aggregate TNRR, while gas and mineral rents increase EF regardless of shock direction. Coal rents show no significant impact, and forest rents demonstrate a sharp increase in EF with positive shocks and a reduction with negative shocks. These results underscore the need for a differentiated approach to resource management in Algeria, emphasizing economic diversification, promotion of cleaner energy alternatives, and sustainable forest management practices.
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Pub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2026-01-22DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2026.105851
Ahmet Tayfur Akcan , Hasan Kazak , Semanur Soyyigit , Cuneyt Kilic
This study examines the dynamic and causal effects of oil price uncertainty (OPU) on different energy production indicators in the United States. FFF-ADF unit root tests, the FTY causality test, and wavelet coherence analysis are employed on monthly data for the period 1990–2024. The findings show that OPU has a unidirectional, significant causal effect on coal production, total fossil fuel production, and total primary energy production. For renewable energy, both positive and negative time-dependent relationships are identified. Wavelet analysis reveals that the link between OPU and energy production varies periodically: price uncertainty encouraging renewable energy investment in some periods but creating volatility in conventional energy output in other periods. These results confirm the role of price uncertainty as a key determinant of energy market dynamics, consistent with the international literature. The study highlights that increasing the diversity of the energy portfolio, supporting investment in renewables, and developing flexible policy instruments are critical to the security and sustainability of the energy supply. Overall, the findings provide an updated and policy-relevant perspective that contributes to ongoing debates in energy economics and resource policy.
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This paper presents new evidence on how external shocks impact macroeconomic fluctuations in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. In addition to the traditional sources of external shocks, such as commodity and financial fluctuations, this study examines the impact of productivity shocks from key trade partners within the SSA region. The findings stem from a Global Vector Autoregressive (GVAR) model encompassing 21 SSA nations, categorised based on oil-rich, other resource, and non-resource characteristics using a quarterly data series from 1990 to 2022. The research controls for shocks originating from commodities, foreign direct investment (FDI), and productivity shocks from major trading partners, including the United States (U.S.), the United Kingdom (U.K.), China, and Europe. The results show that trade integration is a significant conduit for transmitting external shocks, affecting GDP performance across the SSA region and within distinct resource-endowment groups. Empirical results highlight diverse contributions and varying impacts from the examined external shock sources, with productivity and financial shocks emerging as the most influential factors. Notably, the study identifies productivity and financial shocks from China, the U.S., and the Eurozone as the most influential factors and primary drivers of growth performance in the region. Moreover, the analysis emphasises the presence of heterogeneity in the effects of external shocks on growth performance across different country-resource categories. Productivity and financial shocks are found to have the most significant impact on the growth of non-resource countries.
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Pub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2025-12-29DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105819
F.E. Mtovano, C. Lucian
Background
Small-scale quarrying is an important source of livelihood in peri-urban Tanzania, yet it raises persistent concerns related to land rights, environmental health, and long-term sustainability. These competing pressures are particularly evident in rapidly urbanizing areas such as Wazo Hill, where demand for construction materials continues to grow.
Methods
A mixed-methods approach was used, integrating surveys of 91 households and workers, interviews with local leaders, and geospatial analysis of land cover change (2019–2024). Quantitative data were analyzed using logistic regression, MANOVA, and cluster analysis; qualitative data were examined thematically.
Results
The sector exhibits a critical duality: while 78 % of respondents earn 100,000–500,000 TZS monthly from quarrying, it is linked to 8.4 % vegetation loss and widespread tenure insecurity (71.4 % report restricted land access). Economic dependence predicts land conflict involvement (χ2 = 15.76, p = 0.003). Governance failures are evident, with 49 % of households excluded from consultations and women 49 % less likely to be consulted (OR = 0.51). Health impacts are severe, with 83.4 % reporting dust-related issues.
Conclusion
Small-scale quarrying sustains livelihoods but exacerbates environmental and social conflicts due to weak regulation Key recommendations include formalizing land tenure, enforcing environmental safeguards, and creating alternative livelihoods to balance economic and sustainability goals.
背景小规模采石是坦桑尼亚城郊地区重要的生计来源，但它引发了与土地权、环境健康和长期可持续性相关的持续关注。这些竞争压力在快速城市化的地区尤其明显，如Wazo Hill，那里对建筑材料的需求持续增长。方法采用混合方法，对91户农户和工人进行调查，对当地领导进行访谈，并对2019-2024年土地覆盖变化进行地理空间分析。定量数据采用logistic回归、方差分析和聚类分析进行分析；定性数据按主题进行检查。该行业表现出一个关键的双重性：虽然78%的受访者每月从采石中赚取10万至50万新元，但它与8.4%的植被损失和广泛的权属不安全有关（71.4%的受访者表示限制土地获取）。经济依赖预测土地冲突卷入（χ2 = 15.76, p = 0.003）。治理失败很明显，49%的家庭被排除在咨询之外，49%的妇女不太可能被咨询（OR = 0.51）。健康影响严重，83.4%的人报告了与粉尘有关的问题。结论小规模采石维持了生计，但由于监管不力，加剧了环境和社会冲突。主要建议包括使土地所有权正规化，加强环境保护，创造替代生计，以平衡经济和可持续性目标。
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Pub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2026-01-09DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105828
Francisco Carballo-Cruz, Luís Filipe Silva
Mine reactivation is increasingly pursued to meet critical mineral demand and revitalise post-industrial regions. Although social license to operate and mining impacts have received substantial attention in the literature, the socio-cultural factors shaping community acceptance of reactivation projects remain underexplored, especially in communities with strong mining legacies. In these contexts, collective memory and identity may play a crucial role in shaping local perceptions and community support. This study investigates how collective memory and identity influence community perceptions of mining impacts and support for mine reactivation. We focused on Borralha, a village in northern Portugal founded in the early twentieth century around tungsten mining, whose economy, social fabric, and identity have been deeply shaped by decades of extractive activity. Using a mixed-methods design, quantitative data from a resident survey were used to develop a PLS-SEM model to test hypothesized relationships. Qualitative data from focus groups were analysed through content analysis to contextualise and deepen the quantitative findings. Results show that collective memory and identity have a direct positive effect on perceptions of mining impacts, which significantly influence their support for mine reactivation. The findings indicate a significant indirect effect of memory and identity on support, mediated by impact perceptions. Qualitative findings further substantiate the quantitative findings. This study advances empirical understanding of how memory and identity shape perceptions of mining impacts and acceptance of reactivation, offering a rare model linking these factors in a European post-extractive context, with clear implications for policy design.
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Pub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2026-01-15DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2026.105848
Mohamad Nasir , Muhamad Muhdar , Laurens Bakker
This study examines the regulatory frameworks governing public road usage for coal transportation in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, to identify the underlying causes of conflict between mining companies and local communities. It employs a doctrinal analysis of regulations, complemented by purposive interviews and case studies conducted between 2021 and 2024. The findings reveal that inconsistencies and ambiguities within the legislation create significant gaps in the law. At the same time, inadequate enforcement by various authorities and the vulnerable position of communities contribute to protests, violence, and even fatalities. Therefore, this study proposes three recommendations: first, harmonization of legislation regarding the transportation of coal on public roads; second, enactment of technical regulations that clearly define the responsibilities of each governmental agency; and third, establishment of integrated enforcement bodies to ensure accountability in legal enforcement.
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Pub Date : 2026-02-01Epub Date: 2026-01-10DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2026.105842
Ulises Pavel Martínez Romero , John P. Hayes
This paper examines how mining legacies shape the capacity of resource communities to envision and organize alternative futures. Through a comparative analysis of two Mexican mining towns, Mineral de la Luz (Guanajuato) and Cerro de San Pedro (San Luis Potosí), the study reveals contrasting responses to new mining projects: while Mineral de la Luz's deep-rooted mining identity led to negotiated acceptance, Cerro de San Pedro developed strong opposition through external alliances. Our findings demonstrate that community-based mining legacies do not uniformly determine community responses to new extractive projects. Instead, the interplay between historical legacies, information availability, external actors' participation, and corporate strategies shapes conflict outcomes and governance possibilities. The research contributes to understanding how path dependencies in resource communities can be either reinforced or punctuated, offering insights for local development alternatives beyond extractivism. This analysis bridges the gap between resource governance studies and memory studies and advances the theoretical framework of Evolutionary Governance Theory for understanding the complex relationship between past legacies and future possibilities in resource-dependent communities.
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