Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Kephers Kochuka

Chairman Osiri Matanda Mining Cooperative, Migori County Miners Association (MiCMA)


2024 Agenda Sessions

Professionalising Artisanal Mining – Ensuring no Man, or Women, is Left Behind

A major driver for employment (48+million people) artisanal and small-scale mining constitutes the second largest livelihood after agriculture. By investing in formalising and professionalising the sector working conditions and incomes can be improved – such investment, however, risks leaving some of the most vulnerable people behind. 

Tuesday 06 February 15:35 - 16:20 Stewards Stage

Sustainability Series

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 15:35 02/06/2024 16:20 Professionalising Artisanal Mining – Ensuring no Man, or Women, is Left Behind A major driver for employment (48+million people) artisanal and small-scale mining constitutes the second largest livelihood after agriculture. By investing in formalising and professionalising the sector working conditions and incomes can be improved – such investment, however, risks leaving some of the most vulnerable people behind.  Stewards Stage Africa/Johannesburg