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Artisanal and Small-scale Mining: a primer for institutional investors

Artisanal and Small-scale Mining: a primer for institutional investors

This report explains how ASM fits into mineral value chains and identifies mechanisms for its responsible integration. It analyses ASM’s current landscape, challenges, opportunities, and the role of key stakeholders to inform policies and strategies that advance sustainability, inclusivity, and economic viability.

GICM 2030: A Typology of Conflict around Mineral Resources

GICM 2030: A Typology of Conflict around Mineral Resources

This briefing presents a typology of mining-related conflicts and case studies that illustrate how conflicts escalate. It offers investors practical insights into where and how risks may arise and drivers of conflict in different contexts.

RETHINKING ASM GOVERNANCE: A Renewed Framework of Key Government Interventions for Sustainable ASM Sector Development

RETHINKING ASM GOVERNANCE: A Renewed Framework of Key Government Interventions for Sustainable ASM Sector Development

This guidance document outlines a framework of interventions that, taken together, provide governments with the tools to support the development of the ASM sector in a holistic and sustainable manner.

WORKING WITH THE LOCAL BANKING SECTOR IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

WORKING WITH THE LOCAL BANKING SECTOR IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

This learning brief and case study centre on engagement with the formal banking sector in the DRC

Guide to using EITI data for due diligence

Guide to using EITI data for due diligence

EITI data sources provide relevant information for identifying and assessing supply chain actors and governance-related risks in mineral supply chains, such as bribery and corruption in mineral extraction and trade, concealment of mineral origin, and (in)direct support to public or private security forces.

Social License to Operate Guidelines for Combined Geothermal-Metal Extraction Projects

Social License to Operate Guidelines for Combined Geothermal-Metal Extraction Projects

These Guidelines distil the large volume of research into Social License to Operate into practical guidance that project staff can use in planning their day-to-day activities.

The role of voluntary sustainability initiatives in addressing impacts of mining on forests

The role of voluntary sustainability initiatives in addressing impacts of mining on forests

Mining occupies a small fraction of land—but disproportionately drives deforestation in the world’s most ecologically sensitive regions. To address forest risks, mining VSIs must go beyond broad, global sustainability language and integrate more specific, biome-relevant criteria throughout the full lifecycle of mining activities.

The Role of Gold Processing Plants in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining

The Role of Gold Processing Plants in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining

This report explores the potential role of gold processing plants in driving the sustainable formalization, legitimization, and professionalization of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) value chains.

ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLICATIONS OF DEEP SEABED MINING FOR THE GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY FRAMEWORK AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLICATIONS OF DEEP SEABED MINING FOR THE GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY FRAMEWORK AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

A pause on deep seabed mining is needed until the science is in place and the effective protection of the marine environment can be guaranteed

Voluntary Sustainability Standards and Mineral Sector Governance: Synergies and Practices

Voluntary Sustainability Standards and Mineral Sector Governance: Synergies and Practices

Country profiles on the regulatory framework and the artisanal mining sector [AfricaMaVal]

Country profiles on the regulatory framework and the artisanal mining sector [AfricaMaVal]

This report identifies responsible investment opportunities to strengthen ASM value chain potential for Extended Critical Raw Materials.

Documenting planetGOLD programme experiences with ASGM supply chain mechanisms

Documenting planetGOLD programme experiences with ASGM supply chain mechanisms

This report assesses the efficacy of planetGOLD ASGM supply chain mechanisms, focusing on experiences from country projects funded during the program's first phase, with the objective of distilling key insights for similar ASGM market access initiatives.

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