Lessons learned on managing the interface between large-scale and artisanal and small-scale gold mining
Date of Publication
1-1-2023 12:00 AM
Security Theme
Illegal Mining
Keywords
Mining, gold, illegal mining, organized crime, corruption
Description
The interface between large-scale mining (LSM) and artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is characterized by a diverse set of contexts, practices, and challenges. ASGM has seen rapid growth, driven by low barriers to entry, high gold prices, and widespread poverty, making it a vital rural livelihood in developing countries. However, a significant portion of ASGM operates outside legal frameworks, raising concerns related to the environment, social welfare, human rights, and governance. This report underscores the need to align ASGM with Sustainable Development Goal 17, emphasizing global partnerships as a way forward.
Lessons learned on managing the interface between large-scale and artisanal and small-scale gold mining
The interface between large-scale mining (LSM) and artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is characterized by a diverse set of contexts, practices, and challenges. ASGM has seen rapid growth, driven by low barriers to entry, high gold prices, and widespread poverty, making it a vital rural livelihood in developing countries. However, a significant portion of ASGM operates outside legal frameworks, raising concerns related to the environment, social welfare, human rights, and governance. This report underscores the need to align ASGM with Sustainable Development Goal 17, emphasizing global partnerships as a way forward.
