The Global Centre for Minerals Security undertakes research on issues related to sustainable development, addressing themes such as poverty, shelter and mobility, peace and resilience, sustenance, energy
Responsible sourcing of sand and silicates
The Global Centre for Minerals Security's (GCMS) Responsible Sand and Silicates Initiative aims to develop a comprehensive approach to managing these materials’ extraction and supply chains.
Ore-sand: A circular economy solution to reduce mineral wastes and improve global sand sustainability
After water, sand is the second most exploited natural resource in the world. Ore-sand is a type of manufactured sand resulting from the mining and processing of ores; its co-production implies the optimisation of these processes and the addition of processing stages to achieve the required specifications of sand.
The DELVE Exchange
An estimated 42 million people are employed in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) across the globe. The Delve Exchange is a knowledge exchange network, by miners, for miners, dedicated to supporting artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) communities. We currently have over 1,500 members from 71 countries.
The Blue Concrete Initiative: Low-Carbon Concrete Adoption in the Pacific
Cement is the most widely used building material in the world. It is also a major contributor to global climate change, accounting for around 8% of all anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions. This project focused on introducing low carbon cement technology to Pacific Small-Island Development States.
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