Metals and Minerals
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EVENT
Future Minerals Forum 2026
https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/01/13/world-bank-group-at-the-future-minerals-forum-2026#tabs-4a7380d00c-item-099c9c34ed-tab

At the Future Minerals Forum, the World Bank Group joined ministers, industry leaders, and partners to advance sustainable mineral development worldwide.

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BY THE NUMBERS: METALS AND MINERALS

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RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

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The Growing Role of Minerals and Metals for a Low Carbon Future
The Growing Role of Minerals and Metals for a Low Carbon Future
As clean energy increases global demand for minerals, climate‑smart mining helps countries manage this growth while limiting environmental harm and supporting long‑term development.
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/4cdae3a6-3244-56e5-9de3-8faa5b6c88da
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https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/207371500386458722/pdf/117581-WP-P159838-PUBLIC-ClimateSmartMiningJuly.pdf?_gl=1*16r9tfw*_gcl_au*NzA5NDUzNjkyLjE3MTkyMzk3Mjc
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Achieving Sustainable and Inclusive Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM).
Achieving Sustainable and Inclusive Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM).
This report outlines how artisanal and small‑scale mining can be made safer, more sustainable, and more supportive of local livelihoods, offering a practical framework for how the World Bank Group can help countries strengthen the sector.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/extractiveindustries/publication/asm-report
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THE LATEST ON METALS AND MINERALS

Explore key World Bank resources on metals and minerals, including research, news, and stories on how these sectors shape development.

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Metals and Minerals Contact

Tehreem Saifey

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Valérie Levkov on FMF Momentum
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/albankaldawli_aepaesaehaezaeqaeyaerabrbusiness-aepaesaesaehaexaeyaeu-activity-7418185322745880576--aoh/
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Valérie Levkov highlights how the Future Minerals Forum turns Vision 2030 into action—scaling regulation, infrastructure, and finance.
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Breaking barriers for women in mining
https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/energy/breaking-barriers-for-women-in-mining-
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A look at the challenges women encounter in mining and why stronger laws, safer conditions, and better career support are essential for gender equality in the sector.
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