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October, 2025
ASEAN’s Vision for Critical Minerals: Insights from the World Bank

In this video, Balada Amor, Senior Mining Specialist at the World Bank, discusses ASEAN’s unique role in the global minerals landscape, the region’s long-term vision for critical minerals development, and how the World Bank Group is supporting these ambitions. From building resilient supply chains and fostering regional cooperation to advancing governance, transparency, and investment, Balada highlights the opportunities and pathways for ASEAN to drive sustainable growth through its mineral wealth.

September, 2025
Introducing the ASM Academy

Robert Schlotterer, Practice Manager, World Bank’s Extractives Global Unit, shares a video message celebrating the official launch of the ASM Academy, a new initiative of Delve Exchange, the global network of artisanal and small-scale miners and their associations.

June, 2025
Italy’s Vision for EGPS and RISE

We spoke with Marcello Ranucci, Head of Unit for International Climate Action at the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance, to reflect on the impact of the Extractives Global Programmatic Support (EGPS) and the future of the RISE Partnership. Marcello shares insights on the key successes of the EGPS collaboration, the factors driving progress, and his vision for the next phase of international cooperation on climate and extractives governance. Watch to learn more about Italy’s priorities and hopes for the road ahead.

June, 2025
MSPI Learning Event

On June 4, 2025, the World Bank and the World Gold Council co-hosted a regional learning and knowledge exchange event in Accra, Ghana, focusing on Sustainable Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining in West Africa and the Sahel. Experience the vibrant atmosphere and dynamic interactions of the event in this highlight video.

May, 2025
Donor Partnerships and EGPS Priorities

We spoke with Robert Schlotterer, Practice Manager, World Bank’s Extractives Global Unit. In this video, he reflects on recent productive discussions with EGPS donor partners at the annual Partnership Council meeting in Tokyo and thanks them for their continued support across key initiatives—RISE, Climate-Smart Mining, ASM, and our longstanding collaboration with EITI.

May, 2025
Creating Better Jobs in the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Sector in Côte d’Ivoire

In the first episode of the Leadership Reflections series, Marie-Chantal Uwanyiligira, World Bank Country Director for Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Guinea, and Togo, speaks with Dr. Rachel Perks about how Côte d’Ivoire is working to transform its artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector. The discussion highlights the importance of creating safer, more sustainable, and better-paying jobs for miners while promoting formalization and inclusive development in one of the country’s most vital but often overlooked industries.

March, 2025
Advancing ASEAN–World Bank Collaboration on Critical Minerals

Our Mining Lead, Michael Stanley met with Kanchana Wanichkorn, Director of Sectoral Development at ASEAN, to explore opportunities for partnership in achieving critical minerals objectives. In this conversation, they discuss the complex challenges facing the sector and the importance of early, coordinated action. Together, they highlight the shared commitment to advancing responsible and resilient critical minerals development across the region.