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‘What is legal?’ Formalising artisanal and small scale mining in Colombia

Sep 26, 2014

Colombia’s mining sector is characterised by widespread informality. A recent census revealed that 72 percent of all mining operations in Colombia are classed as ‘artisanal and small-scale mining’ (ASM), and 63 percent are ‘informal,’ lacking a legal mining concession or title. Large-scale mining (LSM) comprises only one percent of operations. This publication looks at the character and nature of ASM in Colombia and offers practice guidelines for advancing the sector.

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