OUR WORK
Transparency International is working across our global network to look at where and how corruption can get a foothold in the mining sector. Our Accountable Mining Programme is shining a spotlight on the process of obtaining a mining or exploration permit and asking: who gets the right to mine? And under what conditions?
Working collaboratively with governments, companies, civil society organisations and communities, we want to build a fairer, clearer and cleaner process for obtaining a mining permit. By building a better system and a fairer process we can prevent corruption before ground is even broken.
Latest updates
We know the process of awarding mining permits in Mongolia is not corruption-free. But how does this affect women differently to men? TI-Mongolia looks into this relationship.
En abril, Poder Ciudadano presentó su informe “Riesgos de corrupción en concesiones mineras. Oportunidades para la integridad y transparencia en el sector minero en Argentina» a través de un Webinar online que contó con la participación de más de 80 asistentes de distintos ámbitos —público, privado, academia y periodistas especializados en la temática.
Country donor agencies can help by empowering and supporting local civil society which plays a critical role in monitoring decision-making and company conduct.
The Mining Awards corruption risk assessment Tool
THe Mining Awards corruption Risk Assessment Tool
Our custom tool identifies the flaws in the mining awards process that enable corruption to thrive.
Business Integrity
Business Integrity
Business can reduce the risk that weaknesses in the mining awards system will be abused if they take a zero-tolerance approach to corruption.
Beneficial Ownership
Beneficial ownership
A lack of due diligence on mining licence applicants and inadequate methods to prevent, detect and manage conflicts of interest are major corruption risks.
Who gets the right to mine, and how?
Over 20 Transparency International Chapters, from some of the world’s most resource-rich countries, have come together to shine a light on how mining deals are made.
By focusing our spotlight on the start of the value chain we are working to prevent corruption before ground is even broken.
We are collaborating with an ever-growing network of global anti-corruption initiatives. We are working with governments, companies and communities who want to fix the flaws in the way mining permits are granted, flaws that leave the whole mining operation vulnerable to corruption.
Together, we are building coalitions against corruption, because we need to work together to create a fairer process for all.
Our Research
Our research examines where, how and under what conditions corruption occurs when mining permits are granted.
Our Global Report is filled with case studies from around the world, and the MACRA Tool details how users can explore corruption loopholes in their own countries. These publications are available in English, French and Spanish.
Our network
We are a global network of Transparency International Chapters working in some of the world’s most resource-rich countries. Click on the countries below to see national-level research into the corruption risks in mining approvals.
OUR RESOURCES
We are grateful for the support we receive for this work from the BHP Foundation and the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign affairs and Trade.
