Diagnóstico Socioeconômico e Ambiental da Mineração em Pequena Escala no Brasil (MPE): Relatório 1 Identificação preliminar das fontes de dados e levantamento bibliográfico e documental

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), with the financial support from the World Bank/BIRD contracted a comprehensive study on the subject of Small Scale Mining (MPE) in order to upgrade the existing information and data, and, to complement available statistics. This study will generate key information and data regarding strategic planning issues complementary to the National Mining Plan – PNM 2030. The hired consortium Projekt Consult/RCS Global with the support of the Nucleus for Research Support (NAP) of the University of São Paulo is currently conducting an evaluation and update of available information and existing bibliographic and documentary data.
Report No. 1 entitled “Preliminary identification of data sources and bibliographic and documentary research” compiles a large scope of information fomenting the upcoming technical analyses. Product 1 will be the bibliographic resource, reference base and starting point for the data acquisition in the field. The compilation of bibliographic data includes aspects of information mapping and the reader will encounter up to date information on various stakeholders and national institutions, international organizations, private industry, universities, associations, cooperatives and NGOs. Aspects of pertinence, exclusivity and timeliness were applied organizing the data base.