| Over the past decade, the World Bank (IBRD/IDA) has financed 22 projects in 16 countries, in the amount of nearly US$3 Billion. Below is a list of IBRD and IDA mining sector projects that are ongoing or recently completed. For each project the Project Information Document (PID) and/or abstract of the Staff Appraisal Report (SAR) can be accessed by clicking on the appropriate link. The PID gives a brief summary of an evolving project and is subject to upgrading and expansion as project preparation proceeds. The SAR contains a description of a project and the plan for its implementation, including procurement procedures. Hard copies of most staff appraisal reports are available through the InfoShop. Electronic copies can be obtained through the ImageBank. Afghanistan Mining as a Source of Wealth, Craig Andrews Sustainable Development of Natural Resources FY 2006 Loan of US$30 million The main objective of this project is to assist the Government of Afghanistan effectively regulate the country’s mineral and hydrocarbon resources and foster private sector development in a transparent manner. Argentina Mining Sector Development Project FY 1996 Loan of US$30 million (project cost of $40 million); implementing agencies: federal and provincial secretariats of mining Project Information Document
Argentina Second Mining Development Technical Assistance Project FY 1998 Loan of US$39.5 million (project cost $46.5 million) Implementing agencies: federal and provincial secretariats of mining Project Information Document
Bolivia Mining and Environment Technical Assistance Project FY 1996 Credit of US$11 million (project cost of $22 million), Implementing agency: Ministry of Mines Project Information Document
Burkina Faso Mining Sector Capacity Building and Environmental Management Project FY 1997 Credit of US$21.4 million (project cost of $22.5 million), Implementing agency: Ministry of Mines Project Information Document; Staff Appraisal Report
Democratic Republic of Congo Private Sector Development and Competitiveness Project FY 2004 Credit of US$120 million (project cost US$123.83 million) Project Documents Ghana Mining Sector Development and Environment Project, FY 1995 Credit of US$12.3 million (project cost of US$13.7 million); Implementing agency: Minerals Commission Staff Appraisal Report
Guinea Mining Sector Investment Promotion Project, FY 1997 Credit of US$12.2 million (project cost of $16.8 million) Implementing agency: Ministry of Mines Staff Appraisal Report
India Coal Sector Environmental and Social Mitigation Project, FY 1996, Credit of US$63 million (project cost of US$84 million) Implementing agency: Coal India Staff Appraisal Report
India Coal Sector Rehabilitation Project FY 1997 Credit of US$532 million (project cost of $1,697 million) Implementing agency: Coal India Project Information Document, Staff Appraisal Report Kosovo Energy Sector Technical Assistance Project-III Project Details Madagascar Mineral Resources Governance Project FY2003 Credit of US$32 million (project cost US$38.65 million) Project Documents
Madagascar Mining Sector Reform Learning and Innovation Loan FY 1998 Credit of US$5.0 million (project cost $7.75 million) Implementing agency: Ministry of Mines Project Information Document
Mauritania Second Mining Sector Capacity Building Project FY 2003 Credit of US$18 million (project cost US$26.20 million) Project Documents Mauritania Mining Sector Capacity Building Project FY 1998 Credit of US$15 million (project cost of $15.5 million), Implementing agency: Ministry of Mines Project Information Document, Staff Appraisal Report Mongolia Coal Sector Project FY 1996 Credit of US$35 million (project cost of $60.4 million) Implementing agency: Ministry of Mines Project Details Mozambique Mineral Resources Management Capacity Building Project FY 2001 Credit of US$18 million (project cost US$33.00 million) Project Documents
Nigeria Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources Project FY 2005 (pipeline) Credit of US$120.00 million (Project cost US$80.00 million) Implementing Agency: Ministry of Solid Minerals Project Information Document Pakistan Private Sector Energy Development Project Project Details Papua New Guinea - Mining Sector Institutional Strengthening Technical Assistance Project FY 2000 Implementing agency: Department of Mineral Resources/IRS Project Information Document Papua New Guinea - Second Mining Sector Institutional Strengthening Technical Assistance Project FY 2008 Credit of US$17.00 million Implementing agency: DoMPGM/MRA Integrated Safeguards Datasheet: Appraisal Stage
Poland Coal SECAL FY 1999 Loan of US$300 million (project cost of $300 million) Implementing agency: Ministry of Economy Project Information Document
Poland Hard Coal Social Mitigation Project FY 2004 Loan of US$200 (Project cost US$300 million) Implementing Agency: Ministry of Economy, Labor and Social Policy Project Appraisal Document Poland Hard Coal Mine Closure Project FY 2004 Loan of US$100 million (Project cost of US$185 million) Implementing Agency: Ministry of Economy, Labor, Social Policy) Project Appraisal Document Poland Hard Coal Project FY2005 Loan of US$200 million (Project cost of US$400 million) Project Information Document Romania Mine Closure and Social Mitigation Project FY 2000 Implementing agency: Ministry of Finance Project Information Document; Project Appraisal Report Russia Coal Sector Restructuring Implementation Assistance Project FY 1996 Loan of US$25 million (project cost $30.8 million) Implementing agency: Reformugol Project Information Document; Staff Appraisal Report
Russia Coal Sector Adjustment Loan (SECAL) FY 1996 Loan of US$500 million (project cost US$500 million) Implementing agency: Ministry of Economy and Finance Report Details Russia Coal Sector Adjustment Loan II FY 1998 Loan of US$800 million (project cost of US$800 million) Implementing agency: Ministry of Fuel and Energy Report Details Tanzania Mineral Sector Development Technical Assistance Project FY 1995 Credit of US$12.5 million (project cost of US$13.9 million Implementing agency: Ministry of Mines Project Information Document Uganda Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources Project FY 2004 Credit of US$25 million (Project Cost US$28 million) Implementing agency: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Project Appraisal Document
Ukraine Coal Pilot Project FY 1996 Loan of US$15.8 million (project cost of US$28.5 million) Implementing agency: Ministry of Coal and Ministry of Finance Staff Appraisal Report
Ukraine Coal Sector Adjustment Loan FY 1997 Loan of US$300 million (project cost of US$300 million) Implementing agency: Ministry of Coal and Ministry of Finance Project Information Document Zambia Copperbelt Environment Project FY 2003 Credit of US$19.1 million (project cost US$41.77million) Project Information Document |