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Este martes 29 de abril se llevó a cabo el evento “Juntos por un Oro Responsable”, organizado por la Iniciativa Suiza Oro Responsable (SBGI), planetGOLD Bolivia participó activamente en una jornada que convocó a actores clave del sector minero boliviano, representantes del Estado y de la cooperación internacional.

Le 15 avril 2025, la capitale économique ivoirienne a accueilli un atelier de formation de groupes d’experts sur les pratiques innovantes de l’EMAPE de l’or à l’initiative du projet planetGOLD Côte d’Ivoire.

La formalización de la minería artesanal en Honduras es un paso clave hacia prácticas responsables, seguras y sostenibles.

Dix jours dans le département de Bouaflé. Dix jours de marche au rythme du soleil, des poussières rouges, des regards francs et des poignées de main sincères. Ce n’était pas qu’une mission technique. C’était une traversée humaine, un voyage au cœur de la Côte d’Ivoire profonde, là où les traditions parlent encore plus fort que les mots écrits.

planetGOLD Uganda recently partnered with the Department of Mines to train 22 police officers from the Police Minerals Protection Unit, a division under the Uganda Police Force. This police unit works to protect minerals, enforce mining regulations, and ensure compliance with the Mining & Minerals Act while collaborating with local governments to sensitize communities on safe mining practices.

To improve safety in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector, the planetGOLD Philippines and partners conducted a five-day Mine Rescue and Safety Training for miners of the Northern Sagada Barangay Small Scale Mining Association (NSBSSMAI). The training equipped 48 participants with life-saving skills, emergency response knowledge, and hands-on experience using safety gear donated by the Project.

La Escuela de Gestión Pública Plurinacional (EGPP), en alianza con el Ministerio de Minería y Metalurgia, SBGI Iniciativa Suiza Oro Responsable y el programa planetGOLD Bolivia, presenta un curso virtual de 60 horas académicas sobre la Consulta Previa Libre e Informada (CPLI) en el ámbito minero en Bolivia.

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The planetGOLD Mongolia project handed its knowledge products, such as policy reports and brochures, to the Central Library of Ulaanbaatar and the National University of Mongolia's Library in both hard and soft versions according to its exit strategy.

The Joint Implementation Committees were set up within fourteen days after the State Department for Environment and Climate Change signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the County Governments of Migori, Kakamega, Narok, and Vihiga. These committees are crucial for the planetGOLD Kenya project's success and its long-term sustainability.

During the implementation of the planetGOLD Kenya project, we gained valuable insights into the importance of targeted site and group selection. These lessons played a critical role in shaping the project's success, enabling us to direct our efforts in the most impactful ways while ensuring active community involvement and fostering long-term sustainability.

Over 200 participants from government, civil society, and mining communities gathered in Quezon City on March 7, 2025, to celebrate women’s contributions to environmental sustainability and inclusive economic development. Co-organized by planetGOLD Philippines with UNIDO Philippines, the event featured powerful sessions on women in ASGM, transport, and health. Highlights included a panel of women miners, the launch of the Mina Minera storybook and an original advocacy song, and the recognition of ASGM women champions across the country.