Scoping review: competitive and comparative advantages in the midstream mineral industry
摘要
This study conducts a scoping review using Scopus to address gaps in academic literature on competitive advantages in the mineral industry. It screens articles, analyzing themes such as strategic management, innovation, sustainability, and policy influence. The paper aims to summarize existing research, identify key insights, and pinpoint gaps for future academic exploration. It finds that competitive advantage strategies in mining focus on strategic approaches, resource utilization, innovation, sustainability, and policy impact. The study recommends future research directions, including refining methodologies, exploring innovation’s role in comparative advantage, longitudinal studies on sustainability, sector-specific analyses, and examining policy effects. By highlighting current knowledge and suggesting future avenues, this research guides forthcoming scholarly investigations in the mineral industry.