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Purpose This study explores the impacts of high-speed rail (HSR) on regional tourism performance. This study aims to identify short-term shocks, medium-term causal effects and long-term dynamic trends and analyze heterogeneous influences across cities with different scales and resource endowments. Design/methodology/approach Based on 2005–2023 panel data of Chinese prefecture-level cities, this research adopts the Synthetic Control Method, instrumental variable difference-in-differences and a Bayesian dynamic panel model for multi-angle empirical analysis and conducts multi-dimensional heterogeneity tests. Findings HSR significantly boosts tourism gross domestic product, employment and revenue with cumulative lag effects. Its impacts are stronger in large and tourism-intensive cities. Regional disparities exist across geographic areas and urban development levels. Social implications The findings support differentiated HSR and tourism policies. It helps balance regional development, promote decent jobs, advance sustainable tourism and ecological governance and align with inclusive growth goals. Originality/value This integrated multi-method framework addresses endogeneity and uncertainty. It enriches policy evaluation methods for transport infrastructure and provides references for tourism development worldwide.

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Purpose This research aims to investigate the main components of an engagement and participation process in the context of mine closure and how they contribute to a sustainable territorial transition in the post-mining period in Itabira, Brazil. Design/methodology/approach Based on literature reviews, interviews and a focus group, this study identifies five analytical categories: information flow, engagement context, scope of engagement, type of engagement and social acceptance. Although consultation and communication initiatives exist, practices remain largely unilateral and weakly deliberative, generating uncertainty about socioeconomic impacts as ore reserves are depleted. Findings The authors argue that enduring participatory forums and strengthened local capacities are essential for anticipating impacts, reducing asymmetries, and stimulating alternative productive activities. These contributions are particularly relevant in the Global South to ensure a legacy in mining territories that promotes inequality reduction, social inclusion and local development, as envisaged in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10 of the United Nations 2030 Agenda. Research limitations/implications Single case evidence and absence of Vale interviews limit broader analytical generalization. Practical implications Permanent multi-stakeholder forums can reduce asymmetries and guide mine closure decisions. Social implications Inclusive closure governance can reduce vulnerability and support equitable local development. Originality/value Integrates stakeholder engagement, social license to close, and transition governance debates.