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, despite an ongoing lack of understanding and statistical data for the sector. This research paper reviews the existing literature on key thematic areas, bringing various findings together and providing updated information.
Additional Info
- Author(s)
- F. Weldegiorgis, M. Fritz, J. McQuilken, N. Collins
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Associated Partners
- Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF), International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
- Language
- English
- Publishing Institution Webpage
- https://www.igfmining.org
- Research Type
- Secondary
- Thematic Tags
- Political, Certification, Formalization, Supply Chains, Economic, Income, Social, Livelihoods, Technological, Education and Training, Environmental, Mercury
- Minerals
- Gold
- Region
- Global, Global/Multi-Region
- Country
- Burkina Faso, Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Mongolia, Peru, Philippines
- Last Updated
- May 22, 2024