Mining, the sustainable development goals and impact assessments: a review of governance and local impacts

Impact assessments have the potential to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This paper argues that the nexus between the SDGs, mining, and impact assessments has received little attention. In particular, research on the governance and local impacts of the mining industry is scant. Using a narrative review approach, this paper explores the processes and practices that might be used to examine the role of impact assessments in …