The study “China's role in supplying critical minerals for the global energy transition: what could the future hold?” by the Brookings Institute and Results for Development was presented and discussed at an event hosted by the GIZ Sector Programme Extractives and Development on November 2, 2022.

The eight workshop of the series “Responsible Gold” took place on November 8, 2022. The workshop focused on certification systems and standards in the gold sector. On behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Sector Programme “Extractives and Development” of Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) organizes the event series since 2018.

The BGR's Sector Programme “Extractives and Development” published a new report on enhancing a responsible construction raw materials sector. Based on best practice examples and interviews with experts, the report shares insights on governance and formalisation possibilities of the sector.

There have been some personnel changes in the Sector Programme recently. Who is new and who has left the Sector Programme?

Women play an important role in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), accounting for approximately 50% of the total workforce in Africa. However, the visibility and recognition of their vital contribution to the sector remains low. In collaboration with the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), GIZ implemented a project to integrate gender mainstreaming in the mining sector.

Highgrade Media, financially supported by the Sector Programme “Extractives and Development”, has just published a podcast series on the topic of “Responsible Sourcing”. As part of this series, Highgrade Media interviewed Dr. Heike Henn, Director for Climate, Energy and Environment at the BMZ. Find all information about it here.