Africa: Transforming Artisanal Mining Can Be Beneficial for People and the Planet

[Africa Renewal] Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASM) are the "orphans" of the mining world. The global mining industry, including some governments, perceives artisanal mining as a "residual sector." Yet over 40 million artisanal miners toil in mines around the world and contribute to local economies. Their labour helps respond to the growing demand for minerals used in everything from smartphones to solar panels and batteries and from roads and buildings.