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.
Latest updates
Mining will The extractive sector is notoriously prone to corruption. EITI stakeholders are working to strengthen the EITI’s contribution to tackling corruption.
Mining will play a significant role in the COVID and post-pandemic period as countries look to drive their economic recovery via the resources sector.
Several mineral resource-rich countries are looking to the mining sector for their economic recovery post-COVID. However, it is imperative that those who are impacted the most by mining – women and men in local communities – have a say in mining-related decisions.
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.
Featured resource
New edition of the Mining Awards Corruption Risk Assessment (MACRA) Tool
In this third edition, we have added guidance on incorporating gender-related issues to make the corruption risk assessment gender sensitive. This includes instructions in each step on how to collect and use gender-related data as well as a dedicated annex with supplementary guidance.
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
Our Insights
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.
