The value of mineral resources: Perspectives and conflicts |
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Authors: | David Humphreys |
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Institution: | Minerals Strategy and Economics Research Unit of the Institute of Geological Sciences, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2DE, UK |
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Abstract: | The concept of value is central to mineral economics as it is all branches of economics. In the minerals sphere particular problems are posed for a theory of value by, firstly, the non- renewability of mineral resources, secondly the substantial effort that must be made to convert a mineral into a useful product, and finally the perception of minerals, both economically and symbolically, as peculiarly national forms of wealth. Some thoughts are offered on different approaches to mineral resource valuation and on the frequently conflicting principles of exploitation to which these various approaches give rise. |
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Keywords: | Mineral resources Economics Resource valuation |
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