Resources

We publish objective, high-quality research to provide policy-makers, industry, and civil society with the tools to advance sustainable development initiatives through mining.

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November 2025

Stocktake of Sustainability Standards and Initiatives (SSI) for Minerals and Metals

Our new joint report with UNEP maps over 100 Sustainability Standards and Initiatives operating across value chains.
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November 2025

Non-Metallic Mining: Building the case for tailored tax and royalty regimes

This report outlines how governments can design effective tax and royalty systems for non-metallic minerals.
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Draft | Non-Metallic Mining: The case for specific legal frameworks

This draft publication outlines best practices and examples of provisions for non-metallic mining legislation.
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Strategic Minerals for Africa’s Industry

A series of co-publications with the African Development Bank presenting insights on critical minerals.
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August 2025

Critical Minerals for Africa’s Inclusive Growth and Development

Understanding Africa’s critical minerals as a transformative opportunity to accelerate inclusive growth, industrialization, and regional integration.
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August 2025

Mining Policy Framework Assessment: Somalia

Examining Somalia’s mining laws, policies, and regulations and identifying gaps, strengths, and recommendations for improvement.
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