Abstract The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has undeniably influenced the global
economy and environment. Major victims of the COVID-19 outbreak are Micro and Small …

Critical minerals are essential for the functioning of modern technologies and economies
and at risk of disruption to their supply chains. Global economic and technological changes …

Used in e-mobility and electronics, batteries are key technologies in the decarbonisation of
the economy and in accomplishing the aims of the European Green Deal. Cobalt is one of …

Even though large-scale extractive industries contribute significantly to revenues in mineral-
rich African countries, little is known about their effectiveness, and better approaches could …

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) provides a source of livelihood for millions of mostly
poor people across the globe. At the same time, however, the sector is predominantly …

This article contributes to the debate on conflicts between artisanal and small-scale mining
(ASM)–low-tech, labour-intensive mineral extraction and processing–and capital-intensive …

The transition to a low-carbon economy will require an unprecedented change to the energy
system. The renewable and energy storage technologies that need to be built are …

This article offers preliminary reflections on the potential impact of COVID-19 on artisanal
and small-scale mining (ASM) activities–low-tech, labor-intensive mineral extraction and …

Rising gold prices, together with other challenges faced by smallholders, mean rural people
in sub-Saharan Africa are increasingly taking advantage of ASGM's low barriers to entry and …

Ghana legally recognizes ASM as a legitimate livelihood source with formalization
blueprints for operators. However, the regulation of ASM activities in Ghana can largely be …