Impact of the Equator Principles on Mining and Metals Finance in Emerging Markets

March 2007
Financing Global Mining: The Complete Picture, Project Finance International Market Intelligence Report by Thompson Financial
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First adopted in June 2003, the Equator Principles, a set of guidelines developed by financial institutions for managing environmental and social issues related to project financings, are now used by financial institutions accounting for more than 85% of global project finance capacity. Revised in 2006 to meet a number of criticisms and perceived flaws, what impact have the Equator Principles had on mining and metals project finance in emerging markets since their introduction?