Titus Sauerwein, PhD

Senior Project Advisor @EPRM_RVO | Social Scientist | Artisanal & Small-Scale Mining | OwnViews

[Titus Sauerwein, PhD @TitusSauerwein]

I have a new open access paper out! I argue why some of the recent enthusiasm to promote partnerships between mining companies and #artisanal mining communities as a #formalisation strategy demands critical reflection. Find it here: https://t.co/c3FO7p794H

[Katarina Höije @katarinah]

Less than two years ahead of the 2025 presidential elections, this is a timely return for Ivory Coast’s ex-PM Guillaume Soro after four years in exile

[Titus Sauerwein, PhD @TitusSauerwein]

Happy to have made sure #artisanal mining was put on the agenda at @IGFMining where @EPRM_RVO discussed it’s role in the energy transition with MiM Zimbabwe, @OECD @levinsources @IMPACTtransform @EuropeanCommiss

[Titus Sauerwein, PhD @TitusSauerwein]

Le 1er septembre, @EPRM_RVO lancera son prochain appel à propositions (2 mil EUR) pour soutenir les communautés qui exploitent l'étain, le tantale, le tungstène, le lithium, le graphite naturel, le cobalt, le cuivre et le nickel dans les zones de conflit. https://t.co/sW9vteVLzl

[Titus Sauerwein, PhD @TitusSauerwein]

On 1 September, the @EPRM_RVO will launch its next Call for Proposals (2 mil EUR) to support artisanal mining (#ASM) communities in conflict areas sourcing tin, tantalum, tungsten, lithium, natural graphite, cobalt, copper and nickel. For more info, check https://t.co/sW9vteVLzl

[Titus Sauerwein, PhD @TitusSauerwein]

His message is particularly timely in a context of an increasing scramble for critical minerals (increasing our dependence minerals such as cobalt, often produced by ASM) and the avalanche of EU due diligence legislation.

[Titus Sauerwein, PhD @TitusSauerwein]

Today, my colleague Guus Houttuin promoted the @EPRM_RVO in the @Europarl_EN as the only accompanying measure to the EU Regulation on Responsible Minerals Sourcing, underlining the need for more multi-stakeholder support for artisanal and small-scale mining. #ASM #EPRM

[Titus Sauerwein, PhD @TitusSauerwein]

Whilst proposed models of cohabitation can provide a short-term pragmatic response to mitigate escalated tensions, they should not be viewed in any way as a strategy capable of addressing the structural inequalities that are at the heart of these tense interactions.

[Titus Sauerwein, PhD @TitusSauerwein]

I have a new open access paper out! I argue why some of the recent enthusiasm to promote partnerships between mining companies and #artisanal mining communities as a #formalisation strategy demands critical reflection. Find it here: https://t.co/c3FO7p794H

[Titus Sauerwein, PhD @TitusSauerwein]

The conflicting interests, multiple realities and ambiguities that characterise the spaces in which residents of ASM communities and the management of mining companies compete over access to land, provide an extremely fragile and unsustainable foundation for cohabitation.

[Titus Sauerwein, PhD @TitusSauerwein]

Ill be at the OECD forum in Paris end of this month as part of @EPRM_RVO. Looking forward to engage

[Titus Sauerwein, PhD @TitusSauerwein]

@Martellorisk @IMPACTtransform @giz_gmbh @gpmci @PactWorld @DelveASM @UniOfSurrey @J_McQuilken @DominiqueBALLY @terahdejong @svbockstael Just send me your e-mail adres in PM

[Titus Sauerwein, PhD @TitusSauerwein]

I wrote a summary for policymakers of my PhD thesis in English and French. It focusses on maximising the development potential of the gold mining sector (both artisanal and industrial mining) in Côte d'Ivoire. Just send me a message if you would like to receive a copy!

[Titus Sauerwein, PhD @TitusSauerwein]

@MbessaNya je vous ai envoyé le document par mail

[Titus Sauerwein, PhD @TitusSauerwein]

Models of cohabitation, where mining companies partner with artisanal miners, can be used as a pragmatic response to reduce tensions over the short term, but should not be viewed as a strategy that addresses the structural inequality that often lays at the root of tensions.

[Titus Sauerwein, PhD @TitusSauerwein]

I promote the need for a more 'relational' approach towards mineral governance, recognising artisanal and industrial mining relate to each other. Governance approaches are too fragmented and isolated, when it comes to understanding the root causes for tensions between operators.