பொருளாதாரம் மற்றும் மேலாண்மை அறிவியல் சர்வதேச இதழ்

Assessing the Mineral Capital of Nations: A Comparative Study of an Importing and an Exporting Country

Abstract

Helen Psyllou

Mineral resources are fundamental to the economic development and industrialization of nations. The assessment of a nation's mineral capital defined as the total value of its mineral resources—offers crucial insights into its economic health, potential for growth, and strategic positioning in the global market. This review article provides a comparative analysis of the mineral capital of an importing country and an exporting country, highlighting the economic, environmental, and geopolitical implications.