Introduction

This paper focuses on human rights issues linked to (primarily, but not necessarily exclusively, foreign) investments in the mineral extractive industry in developing countries. It does so because the mineral extractive industry in developing countries is especially pertinent to the subject of this volume for several reasons. Firstly, the mineral extractive industry in developing countries poses threats and unique challenges, as well as opportunities regarding sustainable development, good governance, non-discrimination, inclusion and participation, and the protection and ...