Corruption in critical minerals is an emerging threat to the global energy transition, a new report by Transparency International has warned.
Argentina
As the world moves towards cleaner sources of energy, demand for minerals is growing exponentially. Improving governance is crucial for a sustainable and just energy transition, and it is essential to act now.
In our latest research, our colleagues from Argentina, Mexico, Ghana, Madagascar and the Kyrgyz Republic have completed a year-long investigation into the corruption risks in the process of approving mining rights in their countries.
The paper highlights key lessons for combatting corruption in the mining sector through effective implementation of the licence allocation disclosure requirements in the EITI Standard. Available in English, French and Spanish.
As mining licence processes differ across Argentina’s provinces, this map focuses on the north-western province of Jujuy. Mining contributes significantly to Jujuy’s economy, and the province has large reserves of lithium. This map depicts two licence processes: the first for exploration and the second for extraction.
This report analyses the corruption risks in the mining approvals process in Argentina. Available in Spanish and English.