Reinforcing path marginalization: revealing the unaccounted labour organization at a mining frontier in Indonesia
This article takes the case of tin extraction in Belitung to examine extractive industries in peripheral regions and argues that tin mining is reproduced by multiple forms of unrecognized labour organization that secure the continuation of an industry in times of the digital and energy transition. Vela-Almeida, D., & Karlsen, A. (2023). Reinforcing path marginalization: […]
Tin Dilema
Tin mining in Bangka Belitung Province of Indonesia brings about a dilemma. Parts of the local residents perceive tin mining as a “blessing” because it serves as their main daily livelihood source. While the others call it a “curse” due to its contribution to environmental damage. So, how should this tin dilemma be managed? How […]