Formalising Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM): ASMMMON’s Role in Transitioning Livelihoods into Legal Businesses

ASM is a backbone of Nigeria’s mining workforce but a sector characterised by informality. Estimates vary: historical literature suggests direct employment figures for ASM in Nigeria range between roughly 400,000…

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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Community Relations: Building a Social Licence to Operate

Mining without an accepted social licence creates conflict and undermines the sustainability of operations. Even small-scale operations can generate community grievances (erosion, dust, water contamination, disruption of farmland) that escalate…

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