Definition(s)
Artisanal and Small-scale mining (ASM) refers to informal mining activities carried out using low technology or with minimal machinery. It is estimated that more than 100 million people rely on this sector for income, mainly in developing nations.(Source: miningfacts)
Jerarquía
Broader: minería
In other languages
English
artisanal mining
French
extraction minière artisanale
Ruso
кустарная добыча
Chino, simplificado
手工采矿
Árabe
التعدين الحرفي
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Convenio de Basilea | 1 document |
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Convenio de Minamata | 1 decision2 documents |