Articles

Auditor casts doubt on Wolfden mining company’s financial viability

The audit said Wolfden’s financial statements cast "significant doubt" about its ability to stay in business.

Comparison of Predicted and Actual Water Quality at Hardrock Mines

This paper investigates the reliability of predictions in Environmental Impact Statements and Design Plans of metallic mineral mines.

"The Mines Make Us Poor!"

This report documents the effects of industrial mining in Burkina Faso that Ron Little and Don Dudek of Wolfden Resources developed.

The Resource Curse in the USA

This study found that increased dependence on an extractive resource resulted in a drop in annual per capita income growth in the region.

The "Natural Resource" Curse in Burkina Faso

This study compared the household economics of residents living near industrial mines to those living near artisinal mines in Burkina Faso.

Sexual Violence in Mine Camps

This page compiles a series of reports documenting the increase in sexual violence that comes with the mining industry.

The Myth of Sulfide Ore Mining without Environmental Contamination

The nine candidates for model sulfide ore mines all have extensive records of environmental contamination.

Community Health Issues and the Mining Boom–Bust Cycle

Health and social service providers report on increases in pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections, and mine related injuries...