Mining And Extractives

The country’s government needs a multi-pronged approach to target the well-resourced sponsors and agents benefitting from illegal mining.

31 / 10 / 2024 by Ndubuisi Christian Ani

The DRC’s extractive reform strategy fails to address the consequences of illegal cobalt mining for humans, the environment and the economy.

27 / 05 / 2024 by Oluwole Ojewale

This brief explores how national and regional responses can address the environmental impact of illegal mining in the region.

05 / 03 / 2024 by ENACT

Cette analyse explore les réponses nationales et régionales face à l'impact environnemental de l'exploitation minière illégale dans la région.

05 / 03 / 2024 by ENACT

Dans un pays confronté à diverses formes de criminalité, la présence de délinquants étrangers dans le secteur extractif pose un défi majeur.

13 / 12 / 2023 by Oluwole Ojewale & Freedom Onuoha

Rapidly established, unregulated mining in the remote north provides a test site for government efforts to clean up the industry.

13 / 12 / 2023 by Halkano Wario

In a country dealing with diverse forms of criminality, foreign criminals in the extractive sector present a serious challenge.

13 / 12 / 2023 by Oluwole Ojewale & Freedom Onuoha

What alternative responses are available to countries to ensure they benefit from artisanal mining?

29 / 11 / 2023

Alongside smuggling, gold scamming is a prolific illicit market in Kenya, and halting it needs both government and civil society action.

21 / 11 / 2023 by Michael McLaggan

L’expérience en Afrique de l’Ouest montre que la fermeture des mines d’or n’améliore pas réellement la sécurité.

28 / 10 / 2023 by Marcena Hunter & Lucia Bird Ruiz Benitez de Lugo

This report assesses risks of exploitation and labour trafficking in gold-mining areas in northern Niger and northern Mali.

21 / 06 / 2023 by Alice Fereday

This policy brief highlights key factors that exacerbate the vulnerability of gold miners to exploitative practices and abuse.

21 / 06 / 2023 by Alice Fereday