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For years, Iraq’s participation in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) was challenged by inconsistent reporting, underdeveloped data systems, and limited coordination across government entities.
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Over half of the world’s critical mineral reserves are located on or near Indigenous lands. As demand for critical minerals is set to surge 500 percent by 2050—and demand for land continues to grow—the need to secure Indigenous Peoples' land tenure has never been more urgent. Clear and enforceable land rights are essential to regulating mining transparently and upholding the rights of landholders.
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Malawi’s rich endowment of energy transition minerals is fueling a resurgence of interest in the mining sector as a potential driver of future economic growth and broad-based development.
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The World Bank's Extractives Global Team is proud to launch a new report, Achieving Sustainable and Inclusive Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM): A Renewed Framework for World Bank Engagement.
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