September 25, 2026
As demand for critical minerals grows, funding for the governance systems, transparency, civil society oversight, and community engagement needed to support responsible mineral development is shrinking. In MINING.COM, TAI Executive Director Michael Jarvis discusses this overlooked funding gap and why investing in strong institutions and meaningful community participation can help prevent conflicts, strengthen trust, and support projects that work for everyone. The article draws on TAI’s research, “Thinking Strategically About Mineral Governance Funding: Perspectives on Current and Future Priorities.”