Abstract:

The contributors to this collection utilize comparative and multidisciplinary analysis to explore how the mining industry might adjust its operations to align with the political and legal frameworks in which it operates. Gaining insight into these processes and the reactions of communities to these encounters is crucial for recording the specific locations and ways in which interactions with mining can either benefit or have adverse effects on Indigenous Peoples. The insights and contemplations provided by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous contributors will deepen our comprehension of emerging methodologies and the diverse approaches and narratives employed by Indigenous Peoples in response to mining ventures. 

This research project focuses on conducting extensive fieldwork in five different regions: Australia, Canada, Sweden, New Caledonia, and Brazil. The objective is to bring attention to the perspectives that are frequently overlooked in studies related to mining development, such as those of Indigenous Peoples and women.