Neo-Extractivism and Formalization of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining—The Case of the Santurbán Moorland (Colombia)

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the negative impact neo-extractivism boost mining industry and components that prevent formalization ASM as a model rural economic development in Vetas, California, Suratá, Matanza, municipalities adjacent Santurbán moorland (Colombia). A qualitative methodology with ethnographic design was followed, implementing NVivo software (v12) for analysis information. results show neo-extractivist stands opposition territory, which prevents prioritization by regional local governments. at disadvantage respect large-scale extractive industry, although activity has been carried out region centuries; it also under threat result delimitation process seeks protection moor ecosystem, putting risk socio-environmental stability communities depend on activity.