Abstract
We are pleased to provide this insert reviewing plans and activities of the International Agency for Small-Scale Mining (SMI). The Agency is going through a number of changes which it is hoped will strengthen its role in the promotion of this important field of mineral development. Those who may not be familiar with SMI are also referred to an earlier issue of this Journal (Vol. 12, No. 3) in which a detailed review of SMI was presented along with the plan to establish a network of institutions working in related areas.