Beijing Statement (2014 APEC Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Mining)

At their 5th meeting, APEC ministers responsible for mining discussed three topics on closer cooperation of the mining sector in the Asia-Pacific region, innovation-driven growth, and social responsibility and common development centered on the theme “Closer Mining Cooperation for Transformation and Growth.”

Date and Place Signed:: June 28, 2014 - Beijing, China
Selected Commitments:: In their statement, the ministers said they would work towards improving standards and regulations to meet environmental objectives. They recognize the important contribution of the Minamata Convention on Mercury and encourage all APEC economies to meet the requirements of the Convention, particularly in the Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining sector. They also encourage APEC economies to promote knowledge and experience sharing of substitute technology to support sustainable gold processing.
Sources / Relevant Links:: 2014 APEC Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Mining

Policy Issuances:: None

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