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It is estimated nearly 13 to 20 million men, women and children from over 50 developing countries are engaged in small scale mining activities, with over 100 million dependent upon their activities (*CASM, 2009). These activities are primary located in South America, Africa and South Asia, in some of the world’s richest mineral resource bearing regions.
Note: This map is provided by CASM (Communities and Small-Scale Mining). The information posted is based on best available estimates and on primary data when available. The data is subject to regular updates. To view the regions in further detail please visit the CASM website.
