Convinced that Africa needs to swiftly reform its policy space to align it to the tenets of the Africa Mining Vision and that at the centre of the Vision is a development al state that integrates the mining sector into broader social and economic developmental processes to maximize the benefits derivable from mineral resources exploitation,” they declared.
The declaration was made on last week (Friday) at the Second African Union Conference of Ministers Responsible for Minerals Resources Development held at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The ministers are aware that minerals are finite resources, the exploitation of which will not last forever and must be prudently utilized for the benefit of present and future generation
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They encourage member state to create the environment for a viable and sustainable artisanal and small scale mining sector that contributes to growth and development through improved artisanal and small mining policies and technical, financial and business support programmes as well as targeted capacity building support for small miners.
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