{"product_id":"mining-is-dead-long-live-eduardo-zamanillo-9781069610645","title":"Mining Is Dead. Long Live Geopolitical Mining: Why Critical Minerals and Strategic Power Will Define the Next Global Order","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMining Is Dead: Long Live the New Geopolitical Mining\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe era of traditional mining is over. Today, critical minerals such as copper, lithium, rare earth elements, and others have emerged as strategic assets shaping global power, influencing everything from energy transition and electric vehicles to artificial intelligence and defense technologies. This new reality means mining is no longer simply about extraction-it's about industrial leadership, geopolitical influence, and economic security.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarta Rivera and Eduardo Zamanillo offer an essential guide to understanding this new global mining paradigm. Based on rigorous analysis, official data (2024-2025), and deep strategic insights, this book reveals how regions such as China, the United States, Canada, Australia, Latin America, Africa, and Asia are reshaping the international order through strategic mining decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this concise yet comprehensive book, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow strategic speed has become the defining factor\u003c\/b\u003e for converting mineral resources into industrial and geopolitical power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy a compelling narrative\u003c\/b\u003e is vital for legitimacy, investment attraction, and public support in modern mining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow failing to industrialize mining\u003c\/b\u003e exposes countries to long-term vulnerability and dependency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe crucial role of clean technology, AI, and strategic alliances\u003c\/b\u003e in positioning countries as global leaders in the mining sector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy managing illegal mining\u003c\/b\u003e is critical for national security, economic stability, and institutional legitimacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMining Is Dead\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for policymakers, business leaders, investors, industry professionals, journalists, and anyone interested in how critical minerals are redefining global economics, geopolitics, and technological innovation. It offers practical insights and strategic clarity for navigating the complexities of the 21st-century mining landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUltimately, this book is not just about minerals; it's about understanding the invisible forces shaping our future. The mining we knew is gone-welcome to the new geopolitical mining order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Eduardo Zamanillo,Marta Rivera\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 106961064X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781069610645\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Qm Books (Canada)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/27\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.72lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d","brand":"Eduardo Zamanillo","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47305800057087,"sku":"9781069610645","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bf925287-cfca-4b28-9547-b6558484f93a.jpg?v=1758831807","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mining-is-dead-long-live-eduardo-zamanillo-9781069610645","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}