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Two women from Rinconada, Jujuy wearing colorful clothing a hats, posing and looking at the camera.
A just energy transition? Impacts on Indigenous lands in Argentina
… in the northwest region of Argentina. This region is rich in critical minerals such as gold, copper and lithium and has become a  global hotspot for mining , despite  documented threats to the lands and rights of local … to roads and buildings caused by heavy trucks travelling from gold mining operations in the neighbouring province of Catamarca.  Meanwhile, …
Insight, 26 June 2025
Aerial view of hundreds of men and women tin mining
New collection of community development laws for the mining sector launched
… civil society and the general public can now access community development laws and agreements from around the world related to the mining sector in one place. The Community Development in Mining Collection has been developed by IIED, Sustainable Development Strategies Group (SDSG) and the Columbia Center …
News, 10 May 2021
Water and gravity are used to separate and, ultimately, leave the diamonds (Photo: James McQuilken/@J_McQuilken)
Sustainable development and artisanal mining: time to broaden the ‘blood diamonds’ conversation?
… Diamond mining is not without controversy. High-profile campaigns in the late … is produced by this sector. Aiming to ‘leave no one behind,’ the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a blueprint for action by governments, … Sustainable markets … Sustainable development and artisanal mining: time to broaden the ‘blood diamonds’ conversation? …
Insight, 03 December 2018
A man in traditional robes bending to inspect crops in a large field of green vegetation
COP29 must deliver bold commitments to limit catastrophic climate impacts
… 2030s in order to meet the Global Stocktake outcomes for clean energy development in these countries. Providing a ‘means of implementation’ … such, a significant acceleration in progress is required to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7 , which calls for affordable, reliable … especially in renewable energy systems production and critical minerals extraction and processing. These industries should not be …
Insight, 11 November 2024
Artisanal and small-scale mining stakeholders in Tanzania explore solutions to key challenges (Photo: Steve Aanu/IIED)
Using dialogue to extract sustainable solutions for artisanal and small-scale mining
… For resource-rich developing countries, the mining industry is often one of the biggest drivers of development and economic growth. But policy and planning initiatives … marginalised communities. Recognising the sector's role in advancing sustainable development is a major step forward. Recent initiatives …
Insight, 26 February 2018
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ARCHITECTURE FOR CHANGE: AN ACCOUNT OF THE MINING, MINERALS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
… ARCHITECTURE FOR CHANGE: AN ACCOUNT OF THE MINING, MINERALS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT …
Publication, 01 January 2006
Pits at Bekily sapphire mine in Toliara are on average 18 meters deep (Photo: Andry Rabemanantsoa/GIZ PAGE Madagascar)
Improving governance in Madagascar's artisanal and small-scale mining sector from the ground up
… Madagascar's artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector accounts for around one million jobs in a country of … in many rural communities. Despite its potential to drive local development, Madagascar's ASM sector remains troubled by major … action for a more responsible ASM sector, GIZ's Conservation and sustainable use of natural resources programme in Madagascar and the …
Project, 08 March 2017
Artisanal and small-scale miners in Madagascar show the dynamic nature of the sector (Photo: Fitsum Weldegiorgis/IIED)
Talking sustainable development in the troubled world of ASM
… Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is often seen as an unwelcome activity that degrades the … As colleagues convening at the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development (IGF) in Geneva this week will discuss, ASM … Sustainable markets … Talking sustainable development in the troubled world of ASM …
Insight, 25 October 2016
Small-scale miners dry ores in the process of gold mining in Geita, Tanzania (Photo: John Louis/Investing In Gold, Creative Commons)
Dialogues for a sustainable and productive artisanal and small-scale mining sector
… Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) can make a positive contribution to inclusive and equitable sustainable development and growth in some of the world's poorest and more … Sustainable markets … Towards inclusive and responsible mining … Dialogues for a sustainable and productive artisanal and small-scale mining sector …
Project, 24 January 2014
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Sapphire mines that become forests
… diverse regions in the world. It is also rich in precious minerals and is one of the world’s significant suppliers of sapphires. … Most Madagascan gems are mined by artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) operators. Their activities leave a trail of environmental … they are learning new ways to improve their lives and to work towards sustainable development for their local communities. …
Publication, 01 October 2017