Monitoring the Impacts of COVID-19 on 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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New resources: How communications efforts can provide a more balanced view of ASGM
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We are working to transform artisanal and small-scale gold mining, from mine to market
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Women with a golden will: Spotlighting the voices and roles of female miners
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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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Resources
New Issue Brief and Case Studies on Communicating about ASGM
Effective communications practices can help build greater support for the artisanal and small-scale mining sector by spotlighting ways it contributes to sustainable development. In a new set of case studies and an accompanying issue brief, we spotlight 16 examples of good communications initiatives and share lessons learned and recommendations for other ASGM communicators.
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Recap
planetGOLD at PDAC 2020 in Toronto
At this year's large PDAC Convention, planetGOLD hosted an exhibit in the Investors Exchange to talk with visitors about the potential for deploying socially responsible investment in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector and planetGOLD's work in 9 countries to make ASGM safer, cleaner, and more profitable for everyone.
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News
Peru and Colombia teams visit Ecuador to share good practices
With the aim of promoting safe, clean and profitable small-scale gold mining in the Andes region, the project teams working on planetGOLD in Peru and Colombia traveled to Ecuador last month to meet with partners working there, to plan joint activities and share good practices.
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ASGM 101: A primer on artisanal and small-scale gold mining
ASGM employs, and is a critical source of livelihood, for millions of people in more than 70 countries around the world. Read our primer on ASGM and opportunities to tackle the use of mercury in this sector.