Policy, Regulation and ASMMMON: How the Association Can Shape Implementation (and Why It Must)

Effective sector development requires clear law and predictable implementation. Nigeria’s legal framework is led by the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007 (the core statute that vests mineral ownership in…

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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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