Kenneth Davis

Explore the latest trends in mercury use, workforce, mercury reduction targets, and more for the ASGM sector based on the data harvested from the Minamata National Action Plans.

Due to inefficiencies in ore processing, some ASGM tailings contain unrecovered gold. If the tailings contain mercury and are reprocessed using cyanide, significant mobilization of mercury to the environment can occur. This article reviews current tailings practices and provides recommendations on sound management of mercury-containing tailings in the ASGM context.

We often say that responsible artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is a tool for sustainable development. What do we mean by that? This article examines key opportunities for responsible ASGM to contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and to the 2030 Agenda.

COVID-19 is having profound impacts throughout the world. Although the hardest hit areas so far are not artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) hot spots, as the virus spreads, this is sure to change quickly. The planetGOLD team is closely monitoring the potential impacts COVID-19 may have on the health and well-being of artisanal mining communities and our country projects.