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Governments, large- and small-scale mining: beginning a dialogue
… The interface between artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) and large-scale mining (LSM) is often characterised by … IIED facilitated a session at the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development’s (IGF) day on ASM at the Indaba International … Sustainable markets … Governments, large- and small-scale mining: beginning a dialogue …
Publication, 01 May 2014
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MMSD Working Paper No. 71 Small-Scale Mining in Bolivia: National Study Mining Minerals and Sustainable Development
… MMSD Working Paper No. 71 Small-Scale Mining in Bolivia: National Study Mining Minerals and Sustainable Development …
Publication, 01 August 2001
The Collahuasi copper mine in northern Chile is a zero-discharge operation, with much of its water being recycled (Photo: Pablo Necochea, Creative Commons via Flickr)
Mining: Big progress but new challenges as sector searches for sustainability
… in practice. It highlights new opportunities for governments and the mining industry to work together and engage with communities and other … since its leading companies joined NGOs in calling for the Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development initiative to provide a landmark independent … Sustainable markets …
News, 06 June 2012
Key words related to mining and sustainable development (Image: IIED)
Mining's search for sustainability: how far have we come?
… key stakeholders. The paper raises many questions about how well the mining industry has put sustainable development theory into practice.  The research is based on … Mining (CASM) initiative and the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development , have had mixed success. …
Insight, 07 June 2012
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MMSD Working Paper No. 40 Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development: The Links to Trade and Investment Rules
… MMSD Working Paper No. 40 Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development: The Links to Trade and Investment Rules …
Publication, 01 November 2001
A London workshop heard about the human stories of gold mining from artisanal and small-scale miners in Tanzania (Photo: Brian Sokol/Panos Pictures)
Bright prospects for mining sector dialogue
… capacity, resource and incentive to improve artisanal and small-scale mining's (ASM) contribution to sustainable livelihoods.  The 40-plus participants, bought together by … technologies and skill transfer further improve the recovery rate for minerals leading to improved profits for both small and large-scale …
News, 30 June 2015
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Global Trends in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM): A review of key numbers and issues
… Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has benefited from a body of research spanning decades, … the annual general meeting of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development (IGF) in Geneva in October 2017. It is … Global Trends in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM): A review of key numbers and issues …
Publication, 01 January 2018
Two men walk behind a herd in an arid landscape.
Navigating the challenges of land-based investment: new blog series
… to reflect on their strategies to push for more responsible and sustainable land-based investments. The series is part of a joint … to land-based investments and introduce the Navigator knowledge hub Mining and land rights in South Africa : how has the Maledu judgement … or documentation can lead to conflict. Mining and Community Development Agreements: a panacea for community justice in Uganda?  – …
News, 31 March 2022
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MMSD Southern Africa - Locating the Mining and Minerals Sector within the Southern African Vision for Sustainable Development
… MMSD Southern Africa - Locating the Mining and Minerals Sector within the Southern African Vision for Sustainable Development …
Publication, 01 March 2001
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MMSD Southern Africa - Locating the Mining and Minerals Sector within the Southern African Vision for Sustainable Development
… MMSD Southern Africa - Locating the Mining and Minerals Sector within the Southern African Vision for Sustainable Development …
Publication, 01 January 2001