A new shine to gold: reducing health hazards of artisanal and small-scale gold mining
Improving understanding of the challenges and opportunities of artisanal and small-scale gold mining, in local communities and beyond
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Explore all of the materials housed in planetGOLD's resource library
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Transforming small-scale gold mining from mine to market: A video introduction to planetGOLD
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Advancing the SDGs through Investment in 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
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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
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planetGOLD Infographic
View the infographic to learn about mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining and what the planetGOLD programme is doing about it.
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Recap
Implementation Launch Event for the planetGOLD programme
Governments, the private sector, and NGOs gathered in London to launch this ambitious effort to fight mercury pollution in artisanal and small-scale gold mining