Why Governance in Mining Matters
The quality of the rules and institutions governing the mining sector largely determines what types of impacts mining has on communities, countries, nature, and the global economy. SDSG has been a leader in developing best practice legal and institutional guidance on how to govern the mining industry. This includes co-authoring the international Model Mine Development Agreement (MMDA), conducting assessments of countries’ mining policy frameworks, and analyzing the implications of voluntary corporate mining sector standards on the governance of the industry.
Core Reports & Presentations
Mining and Transition
Outlines challenges and opportunities for managing mining’s role in the global energy transition.
Amsterdam CDA Presentation
Presentation materials from SDSG and CDA on mining, governance, and responsible development strategies.
IGF Sustainable Mining Roundtable (2019)
Summary of key insights from IGF’s 2019 roundtable on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in mining.
Further Resources
IGF: ESIA Guidelines
IGF guidance on Environmental and Social Impact Assessments in mining projects.
Webinar: Mining and Governance
Watch this SDSG webinar on strengthening legal and governance frameworks for responsible mining.
