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Expert insights and analysis on complex and emerging issues to help mining countries and the industry stay informed on evolving opportunities for good governance in mining.

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February 15, 2018
Kate MacLeod, researcher, and Dr. Fabiana Di Lorenzo, Manager for Due Diligence, of Levin Sources explore solar photovoltaic (PV) technology in this guest column on minerals in the green economy.
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January 31, 2018
Kojo Busia and Isabelle Ramdoo of the African Minerals Development Centre explore making strategic use of local content policies in this guest column.
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January 22, 2018
IGF and IIED recently launched a joint report entitled Global ASM Progress: A Review of Key Numbers and Issues, highlighting a number of topics, including six key factors for successful ASM formalization.
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January 18, 2018
The financial model of a project is one of the most important documents a mining company will submit as part of a package of documents to get a mining license in most mineral-rich countries. However, this valuable tool seems to be underused by developing country administrations in their interaction with mining companies throughout the life cycle of mines.
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December 05, 2017
Explore four ways gendered impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining can be minimized while promoting economic independence for women artisanal miners.