Die Diversifizierung der Versorgung mit mineralischen Rohstoffen ist eine strategische Notwendigkeit. Dabei spielen rohstoffreiche Länder des Globalen Südens eine entscheidende Rolle. Sambia, ein wichtiger weltweiter Kupferexporteur mit weiteren kritischen Rohstoffen, sucht langfristige...

This paper examines the untapped fiscal potential of natural resources in the Central African Republic, focusing on the forestry and mining sectors. The paper analyzes current production levels, tax systems, and revenue generation in both sectors, and identifies significant opportunities for...

This paper explores the global landscape of civil resistance to mineral extraction and its implications for the political sustainability of the energy transition. As global demand for critical minerals accelerates in association with the energy transition, there is a growing imperative to secure...

In the wake of digital transformation, marketers gained access to large amounts of user-generated content and data in which consumers specifically mention and discuss brands, products, and services. This data offers rich information potential and may ultimately provide marketers with the ability...

The mining industry is driving the growth of global economies; however, the sector faces persistent talent retention challenges. This research sought to investigate the impact of intervening variables on the relationship between talent management practices (TMP) and intention to stay.Statistical...

The study's primary objective is to assess how manifestations of social exclusion and FCV in ETM value chains are evolving, or are expected to evolve, in response to growing global demand, and what the opportunities are to strengthen inclusion and justice and reduce conflict risks through...

The Mining Sector Diagnostic (MSD), conducted by the World Bank for Malawi, was commissioned by the Ministry of Mining and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs. It uses a comprehensive, data-driven tool to evaluate the entire EI value chain, including the sector's legal, regulatory,...

Burundi is a small landlocked country bordered by the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to the west, Rwanda to the north and Tanzania to the east and south. Burundi is endowed with deposits of gold, tin, tungsten and tantalum (3Ts), lithium, rare earth minerals (the lanthanides), vanadium,...

Background: Improving operational efficiency in the mining industry increasingly de-pends on a mature asset management framework and the careful selection of reliable, sustainable suppliers for systems, personnel, equipment, and services. Given the complexity of mining operations and the growing...

Financial literacy is not just an individual skill but a crucial enabler for sustainable development and gender equality, particularly in historically male-dominated sectors like mining. Despite progress in financial inclusion, women in Mpumalanga's mining industry continue to face systemic...

Open-pit mining operations depend heavily on the availability and reliability of complex equipment fleets, where the failure of one component can disrupt overall productivity. This study proposes two complementary optimization models to enhance fleet allocation and reliability in the mining...

Mine closure and remediation must be treated as integral to the mining life cycle, not an afterthought. Authorities should enforce strong legal, financial and contractual safeguards to protect the environment and communities, ensuring multinational operators bear full responsibility for...

Investing in the stock market has always been an exciting topic for people. Many specialists have tried to develop tools to predict future stock prices in order to make high profits and avoid big losses. However, predicting prices based on the dynamic characteristics of stocks seems to be a...