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This policy brief argues for the institutionalisation of futures literacy, foresight, and anticipatory governance within the African mining sector to empower the implementation of the African Mining Vision (AMV). It proposes that the African Mineral Development Centre (AMDC) lead this effort by establishing a dedicated working group, creating a competency framework, and fostering partnerships to build adaptive capacities against global disruptors like the COVID-19 pandemic.

This research paper examines the shifting landscape of Africa's extractive sector, noting the rise of emerging market companies and increasing pressure on all firms to demonstrate developmental and environmental contributions. It argues that Western and OECD companies can gain a competitive edge by adapting their business models to support local processing, reskilling workers, and enhancing transparency.

This policy briefing examines the impact of the coal mining boom in Mozambique, specifically in Tete province. It analyzes the role of multinational corporations like Vale, Rio Tinto, and Jindal Steel, the challenges of rapid infrastructure growth, and the effectiveness of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in promoting local development.

This policy briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs examines the legal and procedural failures regarding land acquisition and compensation in Uganda's oil sector. It argues that while the 1995 Constitution guarantees property rights, subsequent laws and practices often violate these rights, leaving land owners—particularly those with customary tenure—vulnerable to insufficient compensation and inaccessible legal remedies as the government develops oil infrastructure and a refinery.

This report by the World Resources Institute and the Laudato Si' Research Institute examines the role of faith communities in socio-environmental disputes across Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico. It highlights how these actors use spiritual and symbolic dimensions to defend human rights and territories, often viewing their work as a 'defense of life' rather than formal natural-resource governance. The report emphasizes the critical but under-recognized leadership of women and calls for international organizations and governments to recognize faith communities as essential environmental defenders.