investments particularly affected the mining sector. Excessive government control and attempts to raise higher foreign exchange … and fiscal revenues from artisanal diamond activities were detrimental to artisanal mining development. The study provides … an assessment and analysis of the economic and social importance of the mining sector in Sierra Leone and its impact on …

This Note examines the potential of the mining sector to be a source of growth for the Afghanistan economy. In order to …

, especially mining operations: there are currently six working mines in PNG, five on the main island in rural, mountainous, and …

relevant information and experience pertaining to community development funds in the mining sector internationally and in Lao … PDR. This Briefing Note is intended to inform discussion at the Conference on Mining and Community Development in Lao PDR … for Sustainable Development: Hydropower and Mining and relevant background papers which examine themes of social impact …