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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Virtual Exhibition on Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Production: Technology Without Mercury
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planetGOLD develops specific criteria to govern operations of ASGM entities engaged with programme
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planetGOLD Joins Ethical Gold Mastermind Session at Cannes Film Festival
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Explore the planetGOLD 2019/2020 Annual Progress Report & Executive Summary
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Members of the planetGOLD global team share why they choose to challenge gender inequalities in ASGM
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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.
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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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News
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
From Information to Knowledge Management: Minamata Convention Launches New Website
In honor of its 4th anniversary, the Minamata Convention Secretariat has launched a brand-new site to keep us connected, informed, and well-prepared for a mercury-free future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much mercury use does planetGOLD aim to prevent? How do people get exposed to mercury used in ASGM activities? How much gold does the ASGM sector produce each year? Where does gold go between the ASGM mine and the consumer market? What is the difference between informal mining, illicit mining, and illegal mining? Find answers to some of the most common questions that are asked about planetGOLD and about artisanal and small-scale gold mining.
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Resources
COVID-19 Awareness Raising Materials for Miners
As countries around the world cope with 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 aimed at spreading key messages to ASGM communities to prevent the spread of COVID-19.