Crit.Minerals/ResourcesinAPAC

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

Virtually no issue causes more controversy today than mining and critical minerals. This course takes a 360o look at the economic, technological, political, social, and environmental issues surrounding mining and critical minerals development in Asia. Students will explore alternative approaches to natural resource diplomacy, mine development policy, industrial policies, new thinking on environment and social governance, long-term impact management, and the global geopolitics of mining. Students will learn to use ArcGIS and ChatGPT for spatial analysis. The course also includes site visits to mines and processing centers in Indonesia.