Physical Assessment of the Mineral Capital of a Nation: The Case of an Importing and an Exporting Country
Intensified mineral consumption and reserve depletion means that it is becoming increasingly important for policymakers to account for and manage national mineral capital. Exergy replacement costs (ERC), an indicator based on the second law of thermodynamics, provides a physical value of mineral los...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-11-01
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| Series: | Resources |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2079-9276/4/4/857 |