The mining sector accounts for a substantial share of exports and GDP in some countries, but rarely creates many direct … jobs. This paper examines the mining sector using a value chain perspective, looking at both direct and indirect inputs and …

Mining activities are energy-intensive and rely largely on fossil fuels to meet their energy demands. This exposes the … mining sector to potential policy and regulatory risks, stemming from government efforts to shift the global economy to a low … mining sector, to reduce costs as well as carbon footprint of operations. The sector’s energy transition also presents an …