Overview
This benchmark series, initiated in 2019, provides a structured view of the global artisanal and small-scale mining sector. It examines how the sector operates across jurisdictions, with attention to governance, social, environmental, and economic dimensions, enabling consistent comparison across reporting years.
Purpose
The purpose of the series is to establish a recurring evidence base that improves understanding of artisanal and small-scale mining and supports informed dialogue among policymakers, investors, and development stakeholders.
Methodology
The benchmark applies a consistent methodology combining desk-based research, review of legal and policy frameworks, and structured data collection through surveys and case-based inputs from sector stakeholders.
Use for finance professionals
Finance professionals can use the series to inform sector risk screening, contextual analysis, engagement strategies, and responsible investment decision-making where exposure to artisanal and small-scale mining is relevant.
