Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is a contentious issue, frequently dividing stakeholders into those who defend it as an important livelihood and those who vilify...
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Vittoria Franchini – OECD Due Diligence Guidance for the Responsible Sourcing of Minerals: Implications for large-scale mining companies
The OECD’s Due Diligence Guidance has been the cornerstone standard for responsible sourcing efforts in the metals and minerals sector since its publication in 2011....
Sarah Caven – A Tale of Two Mines – Artisanal and Small Scale Mining, Junior Explorers and Geologists – an opportunity for business model innovation?
The mineral exploration and mining industry is challenged with the task of resourcing future generations within ever growing social, environmental and economic constraints. Changing governance,...
Vitor Correia – Responsible sourcing and the Anna Karenina principle
On December 10th 2018, Dr Denis Mukwege opened his Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Speech with the following words: “My name is Denis Mukwege. I come...