We are working to transform artisanal and small-scale gold mining, from mine to market
Improving understanding of the challenges and opportunities of artisanal and small-scale gold mining, in local communities and beyond
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New: Explore the planetGOLD 2019/2020 Annual Progress Report & Executive Summary
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Members of the planetGOLD global team raise their hands to share why they choose to challenge gender inequalities in ASGM
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planetGOLD develops specific criteria to govern operations of ASGM entities engaged with programme
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Challenges & Opportunities for Women at Artisanal Gold Mining Sites in Burkina Faso
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Key resources: How communications efforts can provide a more balanced view of ASGM
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Artisanal and small-scale gold mining: What is it and why does it matter?
Making a world of difference in small-scale gold mining
planetGOLD works to make small-scale gold mining safer, cleaner, and more profitable. Our vision is a clean global supply of gold from small-scale miners.
Learn moreWhere we are making a difference
Knowledge Areas
The planetGOLD programme is working to eliminate mercury from the supply chain of gold produced by artisanal and small-scale miners by supporting improvements in these four areas.
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FormalizationIntegrating miners into the formal economy and regulatory system for the benefit of all -
Technical SolutionsReducing mercury use and improving efficiency with better practices and technologies
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Second phase of planetGOLD doubles countries addressing mercury in ASGM
The planetGOLD programme is growing. Conservation International is poised to lead an expansion of the programme, emphasizing new jurisdictional approaches to formalizing the artisanal & small-scale gold mining sector and adding 8 new countries that will work to Make Mercury History in ASGM. Get an overview of this programme expansion from CI's Courtney McGeachy.
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Guest Voices
Building Back Better, Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic
As we begin to transition out of the pandemic, gender imbalances in ASM are now more evident than ever. Longstanding problems in the sector still exist in their former state or have been exacerbated. But the present moment offers the opportunity to "build back better" for African women in ASM and their communities, say guest authors Nellie Mutemeri, Patience Singo, and Itai Mutemeri.
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Make Mercury History
Peru promotes mercury awareness campaign
Through the planetGOLD Peru project, Peru's Ministry of the Environment and UNDP initiated "Expedition Mercury," a campaign to raise awareness about mercury's impacts on health and the environment within the framework of the Minamata Convention on Mercury. Through digital media, audiovisuals, radio and text messages, the campaign informs about the dangers of mercury exposure, raise awareness and take action to reduce its impact.
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Resources
COVID-19 Awareness Raising Materials for Miners
As countries around the world cope with the impacts of COVID-19, it is critical to share key health and safety information with artisanal and small-scale mining communities, which are often among the most vulnerable groups. We have compiled materials created by projects working with the planetGOLD programme that are aimed at spreading key messages to ASGM communities to prevent the spread of COVID-19.