The minerals sector is a major economic contributor to ASEAN Member States (AMS), many of which are rich in mineral resources, as evidenced by past mineral resource discovery and current production. Cooperation in minerals is a key component of a pan-ASEAN strategy that will enable AMS to work together to build minerals investment, grow the minerals sector, expand trade and ensure sustainable approaches to minerals development.
This report assesses current ASEAN minerals development and cooperation in the context of global markets and minerals industry developments. It also informs the design of the ASEAN Minerals Cooperation Action Plan (AMCAP-III Phase 2). The AMCAP-III Phase 2 will activate and guide cooperation between AMS to achieve their goals in minerals, working with dialogue and development partners, the minerals industry, and civil society
and other non-government organisations. This report included recommendations for enhanced ASEAN cooperation in minerals which extend the current priorities, led by strategies for boosting investment, production and trade in minerals, driving sustainable minerals development, building capacity in minerals governance and providing high quality minerals information.
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Related project: Strengthening ASEAN Cooperation in Minerals