Testing the Economic Strength of a Sustainable Base of the Pyramid

The mining industry has abundant leverage points as well the potential to contribute all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To date, significant efforts have been made mitigate negative impacts of and enhance its positive contributions, especially by large scale (LSM) houses. Nonetheless, a lot remains be done in areas where people at base pyramid operate. These are exploited Artisanal Small-Scale Mining (ASM) actors who constitute 80% global workforce. ASM is responsible for widespread environmental, social, economic impacts. A research ASM, but sustainable development far from being realized. In this study, we apply institutional complexity lens investigate forces impeding sustainability sector. Furthermore, avoid applying any existing method analysis rather try synthesis methodological path search missing knowledge. results include identification fields no large-scale houses exist; suitable business models; contribution holism cases complexity.