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. We are shining our 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.
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 Transparency International partners (links below) have done their own locally-focused research into the mining awards processes.
Our network
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.
