Natural resource endowments have the potential of transforming the prospects of many
develo** economies. However, a nation's mineral resources can only generate prosperity …

Abstract Background, Aim and Scope Conjoint analysis and the related choice-modelling
methods have been used for many years in marketing research to evaluate consumer …

The topic of sustainable business models is growing in literature and in the industry, driving
companies to search for opportunities to improve their impact on the three pillars of …

Over the last two decades, mining and mineral exploration companies have adopted various
environmental management practices in response to society's pressure for better …

This book is a comprehensive guide to several aspects of risk, including information
systems, disaster management, supply chain and disaster management perspectives. A …

Mining is a water intensive activity, and reducing water consumption is a key requirement in
moving toward a more sustainable mining industry. This paper identifies mine water …

In environmental systems analysis tools like Life Cycle Assessment, strategic environmental
assessment, cost–benefit analysis and environmental management systems, results need to …

This paper presents a new way of valuing ecosystem services based on the price of EU
carbon dioxide emission allowances. Its main advantage is that it facilitates the monetisation …

Microfinance institutions provide loans to low-income individuals. Their credit scoring
systems, if they exist, are strictly financial. Although many institutions consider the social and …

The necessity for modern cities to develop efficient infrastructure continues to bring forth the
options for a systematic utilization of the subsurface space. Nevertheless, the economics of …