UNEP plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable mining practices, developing environmental standards, and advocating for responsible resource management.

Mineral policy aims to balance the need for mineral resources with the protection of the environment and the well-being of communities affected by mining activities.

Sustainable mineral policy emphasizes the importance of environmental protection and responsible resource management, rather than prioritizing extraction at the expense of the environment.

Mining involves the extraction of minerals from the earth's crust through various methods, such as open-pit mining, underground mining, and placer mining.

Nickel is an essential component of stainless steel, providing corrosion resistance and strength to the alloy.

Beneficiation involves various techniques, such as crushing, grinding, and flotation, to separate valuable minerals from waste rock.

Lithium is a key component of batteries used in electric vehicles, providing energy storage and power.

Smelting involves heating raw minerals to high temperatures to extract pure metals.

Phosphorus is an essential component of fertilizers, providing nutrients for plant growth.

Refining involves various techniques, such as distillation and electrolysis, to remove impurities from raw minerals.

Bauxite is the primary ore used in the production of aluminum.

Exploration involves various techniques, such as geological surveys and drilling, to locate mineral deposits.

Iron ore is the primary raw material used in the production of steel.

A feasibility study involves evaluating the technical, economic, and environmental aspects of a mineral deposit to determine its potential profitability.

Silica sand is the primary raw material used in the production of glass.