Minerals are essential for modern living, and mining is still the primary method of their extraction.

There is some diversification emerging in the mining of lithium, graphite and rare earth elements. The share of mined lithium supply from the top three producers is set to fall below 70% by …

APEC economies remain actively involved in mining issues. Around 70 percent of all mining output is produced and consumed in APEC member economies—this includes most of the …

Transforming the mining industry for a sustainable, low-carbon future through climate-smart practices and innovation. The mining industry is essential for a low-carbon future, providing the …

Jul 28, 2025 · Global and regional employment in the Mining sectors, by sex, in 2023. The data presented are point estimates produced by the ILO based on its Harmonized Microdata …

May 16, 2025 · Developing countries hold the bulk of the world’s critical mineral reserves. The surging demand offers them a pivotal opportunity to create jobs, diversify economies and …

Continued growth in mineral demand in the coming decades calls for substantial contributions from supply sources that are sustainable and minimise losses and waste. However, progress …

Jan 12, 2023 · The mining life cycle consists of several distinct stages, starting with the exploration and discovery of an ore body, moving to the extraction, refining and shipping of …

The CSM Initiative was launched in 2019 as a public-private partnership led by the World Bank and the IFC with the aim of achieving sustainable mineral supply chains, practical solutions for …

Jun 26, 2025 · UNCTAD (2023a) highlights the urgent need for resource-rich regions to move beyond exporting raw minerals to increasing the economic value of their mineral resources.

They show how today's geographical concentration evolves over time, for both mining and refining and how expected supply compares with primary supply requirements.

This paper aims to enhance the understanding of the key drivers for, and obstacles to, renewable energy integration in mining operations, based on a review of over 30 existing projects worldwide.

Quantifying the economic scale of the mining industry can be challenging, especially since valuations vary in tandem with fluctuations in mineral prices. Yet mining serves as a major …

Nov 7, 2025 · In many countries, the mining sector drives growth by generating exports and government revenues, creating jobs, and supporting local businesses and infrastructure …

Sep 11, 2024 · Playing a pivotal role in driving the global energy transition, supplying the critical minerals and materials essential for clean energy technologies, officials convened in Lima to …

Mining capacity for critical minerals needs to expand swiftly to get on track with net zero goals. While current anticipated investments will lead to substantial gains, capacity would still fall well …

WASHINGTON, Sep. 19, 2024 —The World Bank today unveiled a bold new vision to unlock the full potential of Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) to drive economic growth, boost …

In 2008, U.S. coal consumption declined in every coal-consuming sector. With such a large and active industry, the U.S. mining sector has increased its focus on sustainable mining practices …

Climate-Smart Mining report highlights the rising demand for critical minerals due to clean energy goals. This creates opportunities for resource-rich nations, necessitating sustainable mining …

Sediment plumes produced by some forms of mining (depending on scale and technology) would impact many organisms in the immediate mining vicinity, poten-tially also having far-reaching …