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Improving understanding of the challenges and opportunities of artisanal and small-scale gold mining, in local communities and beyond
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Transforming small-scale gold mining, from mine to market
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Advancing the SDGs through Investment in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining
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A new shine to gold: reducing health hazards of artisanal and small-scale gold mining
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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
Featured
Recap
planetGOLD at Minamata Convention COP3
The planetGOLD programme featured a side event and exhibition at the 3rd Conference of Parties of the Minamata Convention on Mercury in Geneva, Switzerland, 25-29 November 2019
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Voices
Introducing planetgold.org—a hub of information on ASGM
Announcing the launch of the planetGOLD website, your one-stop-shop for programme information and ASGM resources. Whether you are new to this issue or a practitioner looking for key resources, this website will feature an ever-growing repository of information showcasing the opportunity for developing responsible, mercury-free gold.
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News
UNDP and the Government of Peru begin project to reduce mercury use in ASGM
The inception workshop of the planetGOLD Peru project was held on January 16, 2020, in Lima. Learn more about this project implemented by the Ministry of the Environment of Peru in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Peru and technical support from the UN Development Programme.
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planetGOLD Mongolia Request for Expression of Interest
The planetGOLD project in Mongolia is seeking a professional researcher or legal entity to conduct a comprehensive and nationwide assessment on the legal and policy framework and the illicit financial flows in the ASGM sector in Mongolia. Click here for more information, including detailed Terms of Reference.