Shining a light on a hidden sector
Jun 19, 2019· Artisanal and smallscale mining (ASM) is a vital livelihood for over 40 million people in developing countries, particularly for those living in remote, rural areas, according to the recent 2019 State of the ASM Sector report. Although it is the most important rural nonfarm activity in the developing world, the sector remains underresearched.