Support to the African Mineral Development Centre

The African Mineral Development Centre (AMDC) aims to provide strategic technical advice and assistance on mineral development issues to the African Union African Regional Economic Communities and member states. The Centre addresses a wide range of mining issues including the improvement of mineral policy and regulatory frameworks geological knowledge management mineral sector governance artisanal and small-scale mining economic diversification in mining economies and human and institutional capacity building. Canada’s support to the AMDC contributes to better mineral governance and revenue management in Africa and helps ensure that Africans receive greater benefits from mineral resource exploitation.

The expected intermediate outcomes for this project include: a sustainable mining sector with consistent policy and regulatory frameworks across Africa; comprehensive geospatial information and knowledge of Africa's mineral endowment that supports broader development in Africa; a well-governed mining sector that is environmentally socially and materially responsible and appreciated by all stakeholders including surrounding communities; a mining sector that harnesses the potential of artisanal and small-scale mining to advance rural development; an investment-friendly mining sector that is a key component of a diversified vibrant and globally-competitive African economy; a skilled and knowledge-driven mining sector; sustained and growing awareness understanding and acceptance of the Africa Mining Vision (AMV) the International Study Group (ISG) Report “Minerals and Africa's Development” (December 2011) and the AMV Action Plan within African and international constituencies.