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February 9, 2026Critical Sociology

Neo-extractivism and the politics of consent: The case of gold mining in rural Turkey

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KAKürşad ATALAYRÖRenan Funda Barbaros Özay

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals fragmented consent and class restructuring in Turkey's gold mining sector, suggesting deep-rooted inequalities.

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore the socio-political dynamics of neo-extractivism in Turkey's gold mining sector, specifically through the Efemçukuru mine.
  • Conducted qualitative fieldwork in rural Turkey
  • Analyzed political orientations and their impact on legitimacy
  • Investigated corporate social responsibility initiatives and their effects on community consent
  • Identified fragmented consent mechanisms among local communities
  • Highlighted the role of authoritarian neoliberalism in shaping mining practices
  • Uncovered how gold mining blurs boundaries between public interest and corporate authority

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ATALAY et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69897a86f0ec2af6756e8b77https://doi.org/10.1177/08969205251408656
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