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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3 typhoons. Flooding. Landslides: The Resiliency of the Philippine Small-Scale Mining Communities
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Challenges & Opportunities for Women at Artisanal Gold Mining Sites in Burkina Faso
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Women's Voices and Empowerment for a Mercury-free Colombia: A Photo Story
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The village of Tunkhel is leading the development of a more responsible artisanal gold mining sector in Mongolia
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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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Awareness Raising
Peru promotes mercury awareness campaign
Through the planetGOLD Peru project, Peru's Ministry of the Environment and the United Nations Development Programme have 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, artisanal miners, small-scale miners, pregnant women and citizens in general are invited to inform themselves about the dangers of mercury exposure, raise awareness and take action to reduce its impact.
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Guest Voice
Tackling the Challenges of the Interface Between Large-Scale and Artisanal & Small-Scale Mining
Large-scale gold mining and artisanal and small-scale gold mining often occur together. These interactions are sometimes fraught with conflict, but a growing number of large-scale mining companies are exploring models to achieve co-existence with local ASGM groups. World Gold Council Chief Financial Officer Terry Heymann explains more in this guest post.
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Curated
Due Diligence Resources for Suppliers and Buyers
Due diligence processes can provide confidence to all actors in the gold supply chain that relevant environmental and social standards are being addressed. While not exhaustive, this page of due diligence resources offers multiple processes to identify, evaluate, report, mitigate and monitor risks in artisanal and small-scale mining operations and supply chains.
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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.