Development Minerals in Cameroon are mostly mined by artisanal and small-scale miners. Examples include mining of sand in the East of Cameroon, dimension stones in the Far North, pozzolan for cement in the West,  and sapphire in the Adamaoua region. This sector plays a key role in the national economy by creating jobs, reducing poverty, and improving livelihoods in mining communities. The Programme supports and empowers ASM miners through targeted initiatives.