Metals and Minerals
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INVESTING
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IN METALS AND MINERALS
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BY THE NUMBERS: METALS AND MINERALS
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Mineral rents (% of GDP)
Percentage of GDP
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Ores and metals imports (% of merchandise imports)
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Ores and metals exports (% of merchandise exports)
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WB_WDI_NY_ADJ_DMIN_GN_ZS
Adjusted savings, mineral depletion (% of GNI)
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RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
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REPORT
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.
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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.
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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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MORE ON METALS AND MINERALS
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Valérie Levkov on FMF Momentum
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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
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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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