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A group of men of different nationalities, all in formal dress, clap and smile as they pose for a photo.
Critical minerals: reflections on the G20 Leaders’ Summit
… But while there were some positive outcomes, including on critical minerals , there is still work to do. A first in Africa Africans have … countries are at a pivotal moment. As outlined in the Africa Mining Vision and Africa’s Green Mineral Strategy (AGMS) , these … most affected. The leaders’ declaration refers to securing sustainable and resilient critical minerals supply chains while also …
Insight, 02 December 2025
Miners showing minerals.
Critical minerals and the just energy transition: opportunities and challenges
… and the ensuing energy transition is increasing the global demand for minerals such as cobalt, copper, lithium and nickel. Governments in … civil society and grassroots organisations to support improved mining sector governance, and Share lessons internationally. Examples … for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) and the  Columbia Centre on Sustainable Investment (CCSI) on supporting grassroots groups and …
Project, 30 July 2024
Panel discussion at the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels. Four speakers are sitting on chairs behind a table on a podium with a big blue screen behind while the audience is sitting on chairs and listening.
Santa Marta conference highlights legal barriers to the energy transition
… Latin America’s largest open-pit coal mine, currently owned by Swiss mining giant Glencore. This mine has been at the centre of disputes … These treaties also protect investments in renewables and critical minerals, in ways that can restrict governments’ ability to regulate and …
Insight, 18 May 2026
Stakeholders, including IIED's Fitsum Weldegiorgis (right), brainstorm to provide actionable solutions to challenges facing women in ASM during a workshop in Ghana (Photo: Friends of the Nation)
IIED at the 2017 Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development annual meeting
… IIED hosted a session on 'Women and artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM)' on Thursday, 19 October. The session aimed to engage … women's progress as mining and linked entrepreneurs, and to lead sustainable livelihoods. IIED senior researcher Fitsum Weldegiorgis … IGF brings together the governments of 55 countries in which mining, minerals and metals play an important role in the national sustainable …
Event, 16 October 2017
Group of people sitting on chairs facing each other
Addressing illegal artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Colombia
… Illegal artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) has significant negative environmental and social impacts, … dialogues  A well-run and transparent multi-stakeholder process with sustainable development objectives at its core is key to build the necessary mutual … Sustainable markets … Towards inclusive and responsible mining …
Project, 25 April 2023
Manganese mining in Gabon (Photo: jbdodane, Creative Commons, via Flickr)
Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development (MMSD)
… Between 2000 and 2002, the Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development (MMSD) project carried out research, analysis … Sustainable markets … Towards inclusive and responsible mining … Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development (MMSD) …
Project, 03 March 2009
A man stands in front of a group of seated people outside answering questions
Partnerships and collaboration for a more responsible minerals sector
… on the conditions of workers in these supply chains. IIED's work on sustainable mineral markets targets government and private sector … and equality. Our current work on building a more responsible minerals sector includes: Membership of the European Partnership for … chain actors to promote sourcing from artisanal and small-scale (ASM) mining producers in conflict-affected areas. IIED serves on the EPRM’s …
Article, 04 May 2021
A woman stands to speak at a community meeting, surrounded by other people.
Mining and Community Development Agreements: a panacea for community justice in Uganda?
… Between 2021 and 2022, mining and quarrying activities in Uganda recorded a gross value added … October 2022, the Ugandan government signed into law the Mining and Minerals Act 2022 to better regulate the industry and distribute … and welfare while empowering communities to negotiate for more sustainable and beneficial arrangements.  Advocates for Natural …
Insight, 29 November 2022
Fenced working site in a field. There are workers and cars parked and a mineral exploratoion drilling rig
Mineral exploration goes unchecked as demand escalates
… Increasing pressure to be more sustainable and more responsible is forcing business to rethink, … the way it operates. In this shift towards greater sustainability, mining has found itself a comfortable seat at the ‘green growth’ table: … system that are continuing to drive new mining exploration and development. IIED’s new briefing paper  explores how expansive mining …
Insight, 16 February 2022
Man smiling broadly holds up to the camera a fragment of gold between his thumb and finger
Artisanal and small-scale mining in Honduras: fostering responsible practices and supply chains
… Despite its actual and potential contributions to local sustainable development, Honduras’ artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) remains largely unrecognised and lacking in support. Since … the implementation of the European Union Regulation on Conflict Minerals by fostering responsible mining practices and the creation of …
Event, 05 May 2022