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How have reforms fuelled the expansion of artisanal mining? Evidence from sub-Saharan Africa

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  • Mohammed Banchirigah, Sadia, 2006. "How have reforms fuelled the expansion of artisanal mining? Evidence from sub-Saharan Africa," Resources Policy, Elsevier, vol. 31(3), pages 165-171, September.
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