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
This blog series explores what Transparency International Chapters are doing on the ground to strengthen community consultation processes in mining.
Corruption Watch has been involved in supporting the community’s engagements with local government, demanding answers from officials.
At Corruption Watch we are working to provide important oversight over the process of approving mining rights during the pandemic. We are investigating and fixing the loopholes that enable corruption to thrive in a sector as big, powerful and impactful as mining.
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.
GENDER EQUALITY
gender equality
Corruption in the decisions and consultations about mining projects affects women and men differently.
community consultation
community consultation
Communities need to be consulted about how mining will affect them, their homes, their land and their environment.
Environmental impact assessments
environmental impact assessments
A lack of transparency and accountability in environmental impact assessments create corruption risks with significant consequences.
Featured resource
Our new report
Our latest research examines the current and future impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on corruption risks in the licensing and permitting of large-scale mining projects, and outlines seven intersecting themes that characterise the changed landscape for corruption risk.
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.
