Navigating Global Sustainability Standards in the Mining Sector
This brief examines the latest developments and trends in responsible mining standards and voluntary sustainability initiatives, and how they can support responsible mining practices.
This briefing note from the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) provides an overview of the current landscape of responsible mining standards and voluntary sustainability initiatives. It examines the latest developments and trends, highlighting their roles in supporting responsible mining practices. It is designed to guide policy-makers and researchers with a more synthetic approach to understanding how these standards and initiatives can contribute to sustainable mining practices, including by complementing national regulations.
For a deeper analysis, see the IGF's 2018 report Standards and the Extractive Economy.
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