# Mining Awards Corruption Risk Assessment tool - 3rd Edition URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/mining-awards-corruption-risk-assessment-tool-3rd-edition Type: Publication or report Published: 2020-12-08 Updated: 2020-12-08 --- 08 December 2020 A lack of transparency and accountability in the awarding of mining sector licences, permits and contracts – the first stage in the mining value chain – is a root cause of corruption in the mining sector. Yet many initiatives to improve governance and prevent corruption in oil, gas and mining industries do not focus fully or exclusively on the mining sector, or this stage of the value chain. The MACRA Tool fills this gap by helping users to identify and assess the underlying causes of corruption in mining sector awards – the risks that create opportunities for corruption, and undermine the lawful, compliant and ethical awarding of mining sector licences, permits and contracts. The Tool has been used across 23 mining jurisdictions, and identifies more than 80 common corruption risks. It has proved to be a highly effective framework to identify and assess the risk factors that create vulnerabilities to corruption at this critical stage. In this third edition, we have added guidance on incorporating gender-related issues to make the corruption risk assessment gender sensitive. ### Related publications ## [Conflicts of interest and undue influence in climate action: Putting a stop to corporate efforts undermining climate policy and decisions](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/conflicts-of-interest-and-undue-influence-in-climate-action) Publication • 01 November 2021 This policy brief explores the role of industry in climate policy and the importance of addressing conflicts of interest and undue influence. ## [Mining Awards Corruption Risk Assessment Tool](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/mining-awards-corruption-risk-assessment-tool) Publication • 05 December 2017 This tool helps users to identify and assess the underlying causes of corruption in mining sector awards – the corruption risks that create opportunities for corruption and… ## [Combatting Corruption in Mining Approvals: Assessing the Risks in 18 Resource-Rich Countries](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/combatting-corruption-in-mining-approvals) Publication • 05 December 2017 Transparent and accountable mining can contribute to sustainable development. This begins with corruption-free approvals – the very first link in the mining value chain when… ## Priorities - [Extractive industries](https://www.transparency.org/en/our-priorities/extractive-industries) ![](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/Minin-awards-corruption-risk-assessment-tool.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=1200) [Download](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/MACRAreport_V3.pdf)