My research interests and activity are divided between study of the genesis of hydrothermal mineral deposits (especially of copper and gold), and an examination of sustainable development issues within the minerals industry, and implications for wid
...MoreMy research interests and activity are divided between study of the genesis of hydrothermal mineral deposits (especially of copper and gold), and an examination of sustainable development issues within the minerals industry, and implications for wider society. It is the latter topic on which I wish to speak at this conference. I have been involved with several studies of active and past mining operations, designed to assess their impacts on, or potential for, sustainable development. Although primarily a natural scientist with funding from Canada’s Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, I also hold a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council for a study of the use of fiscal instruments (taxes, royalties) in promoting sustainable extraction, use, consumption, and recycling of non-renewable mineral resources.
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Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
