Matthew Chambers, Author at Chambers Federation

Artisanal Small-Scale Mining (ASM) & how does it relate to Large-Scale Mining (LSM)?

by Matthew Chambers on May 10, 2015 with No Comments

Artisanal Small-Scale Mining vs. Large-Scale Formal Mining ASM activities often take place near or within the formal mining concessions of large-scale mining (LSM) operations. ASM may take place in abandoned mining areas, in tailing dams, low volume deposits, or in downstream areas. Interactions between LSM and ASM are increasing as both … Read More

What is Artisanal & Small-Scale Mining (ASM)?

by Matthew Chambers on May 10, 2015 with No Comments

A common definition for the Artisanal & Small-Scale Mining sector has not been adopted as its legal status, defining criteria, and local definitions vary from country to country1. Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) are formal or informal operations with predominantly simplified forms of exploration, extraction, processing and transportation. ASM is normally … Read More

Conflict Minerals & You

by Matthew Chambers on May 10, 2015 with No Comments

The Conflict: The conflict mineral ores of tin, tungsten and tantalum, as well as gold, are key elements of electronics products including cell phones, personal computers even gaming systems like the Sony PlayStation. Unfortunately, they have also been the principal source of revenue for armed groups that have preyed on civilians in eastern Congo over … Read More

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