Dangerous. Polluting. Illegal. Wrong. The conventional narrative around artisanal and small-scale mining in Africa, Asia and Latin America tends to use words such as these. And while it is true that the sector has problems in spades, it also has the potential to clean up its act and provide sustainable livelihoods for millions of the world's poorest people.
Lina Villa knows what a difference a fresh approach can make. She runs the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM), a global network that develops environmental and social standards for responsible artisanal and small-scale mining, so certified miners can sell their products for a premium.
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