Acknowledgments and key contributors: The 2019 State of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Sector is a collaboration between the World Bank Energy and Extractive Industries Global Practice, Pact, Surrey Business School University of Surrey, the Crawford School of Public Policy Australian National University, and Urban Studies and Planning University of Sheffield.
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2024918· The Economics of Small-Scale Mining Ventures Small-scale mining plays a crucial role in the global economy, particularly in developing countries where it provides livelihoods to millions and contributes to local and national revenues. This sector encompasses various activities, from artisanal gold panning to more organized, small-scale operations that …
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