Making the Case for Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining

While artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is regarded for its material contributions to decarbonization, as a practice, it lacks regulation and has some concerning ethical implications. Despite these challenges, U-M researchers argue that ASM should be embraced. Researcher Brandon Marc Finn from the U-M School for Environment and Sustainability addresses the challenges and future of ASM in an expert Q&A with Michigan News.