Mining Management: Finding Journal Articles

The Bronfman Library's Business Articles Guide includes a useful break-down of the different types of journals. Briefly, there are three main types of journal articles:

• Scholarly articles: Articles in scholarly journals are written by scholars or researchers who are experts in their fields. Their primary audience is other scholars and researchers; however, business professionals and students may also consults these journals. 

• Trade articles: Articles in trade journals are focused on recent news and trends, as well as specific issues within professional disciplines. Professionals and practitioners in a specific field will read trade articles to keep up-to-date on their profession.

• Popular articles: Articles in popular magazines are meant to entertain and inform audiences. These types of articles provide general business information.

• Finding Business Articles
• Finding Newspaper Articles
• Guide to Cited Reference Searching
  

Try searching the following scholarly journal and trade article databases using a combination of terms, such as:

• mining industry | mineral industry | specific commodity names (gold | iron ore) | specific mining company names (Barrick | Teck Resources | PotashCorp) | specific geographic areas or terms (Canada | Bolivia | Romania) | regulations | project phases | development | environmental assessment

York University has access to some electronic professional mining journals; however, many trade publications for the mining industry are available online for free. Check this list for additional Canadian online trade journals and magazine publications in the mining industry.