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The planetGOLD programme sets out specific criteria to govern the operations of artisanal and small-scale gold mining entities engaged with the programme. The planetGOLD Criteria align with the CRAFT Code, and include three criteria that are specific to the planetGOLD programme: eliminating mercury in the mining process, respecting and protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples, and minimizing impact on biodiversity. Conformance with this criteria will ensure that artisanal and small-scale miners participating in the planetGOLD programme undertake sufficient efforts to avoid, minimize, mitigate, and where appropriate, offset adverse impacts

The materials included on this webpage were shared as part of trainings held by the Alliance for Responsible Mining on August 15-16, 2024, on market access and the planetGOLD Criteria for Environmentally and Socially Responsible Operations. Learning toolboxes with guides and training modules are available in English, French and Spanish.

The OECD DDG provides step-by-step management recommendations endorsed by governments for global responsible supply chains of all minerals, in order for companies to respect human rights and avoid contributing to conflict through their mineral or metal purchasing decisions and practices. This Guidance for minerals may be used by any company potentially sourcing any minerals or metals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas, and is intended to cultivate transparent, conflict-free supply chains and sustainable corporate engagement in the minerals sector.

Women’s critical role in mineral production and trade - and the unique risks and challenges they face – need to be made visible to support more equitable development gains. Here are 10 strategies to strengthen risk mitigation strategies during OECD Due Diligence Implementation.

The Conflict-Free Gold Standard provides a mechanism by which gold producers can assess and provide assurance that their gold has been extracted in a manner that does not cause, support or benefit unlawful armed conflict or contribute to serious human rights abuses or breaches of international humanitarian law.

Introductory training module focused on the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. It outlines the purpose of due diligence, describes the 5-Step Framework, and identifies the relevant tools and programmes offered by the RMI, LBMA and RJC. It is recommended for any entity linked to the minerals trade, including mines, refiners, smelters, traders, manufacturers, end users, auditors, governments, civil society and other key stakeholders.

The standard has been developed as an open source bolt-on standard to avoid contributing to the proliferation of standards—rather, it enhances the forest and climate requirements of existing standards, guidelines, regulations, requirements, and certification schemes.

Una presentación llevada a cabo por el equipo del proyecto planetGOLD Colombia y la Alianza por la Minería Responsable se centró en la aplicación de planetGOLD Critiera y el Código CRAFT al trabajar con una explotación minera a pequeña escala. También está disponible en ingles.

This 90 minute training session offers: (1) a practical guidance on how to implement DD in your own supply chain; (2) a better understanding of the EU regulation requirements and how to address them; and (3) insight into existing tools to support DD efforts.

This handbook was developed to help companies embed environmental considerations into their mineral supply chain due diligence procedures.