The Guide for the assessment of EIAs for mining projects is the result of several years of experience in evaluating Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for proposed mining projects around the world.

Most countries require an environmental impact study (EIA) before giving the green light to a mining project. The implementation of EIA provides citizens with a good opportunity to participate in decisions relating to mining projects. The problem is that project developers often submit complex and lengthy documents that are incomprehensible to laypeople.

The Guide to Assessing Mining Project EIAs will help public interest lawyers, local activists, and community members understand mining EIA, identify flaws in mining project development plans, and explore ways that mining companies can use to reduce the public health risks associated with mining.