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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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Despite the crucial role of women in the global mining industry, progress toward gender equality remains slow. Women make up only 15% of the mining workforce. The COVID-19 pandemic further increased job insecurity and reduced opportunities for women in this sector, underscoring the urgent need for support and robust safety protocols.
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The clean energy transition is driving soaring demand for energy transition minerals (ETMs), such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper, which are essential for manufacturing solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, and electric vehicles. This unprecedented demand surge is opening new opportunities for mineral-rich developing countries, particularly in Africa, to attract foreign investment, create jobs and boost economic growth.
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Our new State of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Sector Report, launched at the 2024 Mining Indaba Conference, advocates for gender-focused legislation to improve mining codes to enhance women...
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