planetGOLD Training Resources

The curriculum has been designed as an introductory level course on basic knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable artisanal and small-scale miners to run more sustainable, responsible, and profitable enterprises with focus on key safety and health concerns.

En un programa académico de 48 horas virtuales, divididas en ocho (8) módulos, se invita a todas las personas interesadas en fortalecer sus conocimientos, descubriendo conceptos iniciales sobre el mercurio, sus efectos en la salud y el medio ambiente, comprender el enfoque de género en este campo y proponiendo soluciones para la eliminación de esta sustancia tóxica de los territorios. 

The guideline of Good Mining Practice (GMP) was developed based on the conditions of small-scale primary gold mining in Indonesia which is focusing on the technical level as well as mining safety and environmental management during the primary and post-mining gold mining processes.  GMP is a technical guideline for supporting small-scale primary gold mining in Indonesia. The information is also useful for stakeholders in the small-scale primary gold mining sector, small-scale mining operators, local governments and local communities living close to small-scale primary gold mining areas.

The training is focused on capacity building and understanding the concepts and practices of OHS issues in ASGM. It aims at educating artisanal miners in the OHS standard compliance, identification of hazards and risks, measurement, prevention, control and remediation of mine site-related hazards, and health risks caused by mercury.

En el marco de su plan de comunicación, sensibilización y gestión del conocimiento, el proyecto planetGOLD Colombia ha implementado esta plataforma de cursos virtuales en un sistema de gestión de aprendizaje autónomo que permitirá, a los usuarios y estudiantes, interactuar con contenidos pedagógicos intuitivos, llamativos y muy enriquecedores para el fortalecimiento de sus capacidades en temas como: peligros del uso del mercurio, recurso hídrico, género, formalización minera y otros más.

The purpose of this guide is to help in compiling supporting documents for the purposes of obtaining financing for Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) businesses. Given the diversity of ASGM operations, this guide provides an overview of the creation of three types of business organizations: 1) Sole Proprietorship for Individual Miners, 2) Partnership or Small Business, and 3) Corporation. This is followed by a discussion on each of the business plan elements.

ASGM is a largely informal entrepreneurial activity that has become vital to the economic structure and fabric of many countries. In order for artisanal and small-scale mining to transition away from being a predominantly informal activity linked to social and environmental problems, and towards a formal, professional and respected livelihood activity, miners will require the business infrastructure, financial literacy and planning skills necessary to secure loans and seek out new investors.

The training curriculum is available in English, French, and Spanish.

This curriculum is intended to introduce the ASGM sector to potential financiers and investors. These teaching and learning materials are meant to be used as basic materials than can be modified and adapted to suit the investor audience.

Click here to download the accompanying ASGM for Financiers PowerPoint slide deck

El documento “Educación financiera para la MAPE” presenta un programa de educación financiera con enfoque de género desarrollado para mineros y mineras artesanales. El contenido evidencia la importancia de la educación financiera en la minería artesanal y pequeña minería (MAPE) de oro para la generación de una buena salud financiera y relaciones de confianza con las entidades financieras.

Guía dinámica que explica de manera sencilla y clara cómo emprender un negocio. Si bien el contenido de esta guía está especialmente diseñado para asociaciones de mujeres que se dedican a la selección manual de oro que buscan emprender actividades alternativas o complementarias a la minería, también puede ser de utilidad para cualquier persona que busca iniciar un negocio propio de manera individual o colectiva.

Training material consists of 6 topics with a total duration of 12 hours. Training topics include:

• Change your mindset!
• You are an entrepreneur!
• Legal liability and insurance
• Income and cost accounting
• Developing your partnership and business planning
• Mutual savings group

The objective of a technical report is to provide a summary of important scientific and technical information concerning mineral exploration, development, and production activities on a mineral property to guide potential investors in an investment decision. This Technical Report Writing Guide sets out the report content requirements and aims to standardize the format for ASGM Technical Reports for geologists, engineers and contractors, within the context of the resources available to organized artisanal mining groups. Also available in French and Spanish.

Training Module : Finance

This slide deck was used for a workshop on developing gold trading arrangements and engaging financial institutions in extending financing to artisanal and small-scale gold mining operations 

El 99.4% del oro de Bolivia proviene de la MAPE (Minería Artesanal y de Pequeña Escala) y gran parte del oro se comercializa a través de intermediarios, lo que genera precios bajos, poca trazabilidad y pérdida de regalías para el Estado.

La comercialización responsable del oro propone hacerlo mediante canales formales y certificados, garantizando:
✅ Mejores precios
✅ Acceso a mercados internacionales
✅ Reconocimiento por trabajar de manera sostenible

Conoce más sobre cómo la exportación responsable y las certificaciones internacionales como Fairmined, Fairtrade y CRAFT pueden abrir nuevas oportunidades para los productores bolivianos.

"Formalizing Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Operations in the Philippines" is a comprehensive guide designed to assist ASGM operators in understanding the necessary steps to legalize their operations. This document encompasses crucial laws and policies governing ASGM, as well as the permits and licenses required, providing a detailed process for obtaining them. It offers a clear roadmap, guiding operators from registration to compliance with environmental regulations, thereby ensuring that responsible ASGM practices contribute to the economy while adhering to legal standards.

An introduction to the planetGOLD Criteria as presented by the planetGOLD Philippines project. This training was delivered to both representatives from government agencies and the mining community.

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.

Training module for increasing government capacity

Training Module : Training Pelatihan untuk Formalisasi PESK

This training provides four modules: (1) Production (2) Responsible Mining Standards, (3) Chain of Custody and Due Diligence, and (4) Branding and Marketing. Individual modules can be found in the resource library. 

One of the project’s strategies is to strengthen gender mainstreaming in the implementation of each activity to achieve justice and gender equality for artisanal and small-scale gold miners (ASGM). This book, the Guideline for Gender Mainstreaming (GM) in the Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Sector (ASGM) has been developed to serve as a reference in the implementation of ASGM governance and mentoring programs for gender-sensitive mining communities for implementing agents and parties related to ASGM at the national, provincial, district/city, and village levels in carrying out gender mainstreaming in the attempt to achieve mercury free

Training Module : Gender

This module promotes inclusive and equitable participation in the ASGM sector by integrating gender perspectives into mining operations, organizational development, and community decision-making. It introduces gender analysis tools, GAD (Gender and Development) planning, and leadership development strategies tailored for ASGM cooperatives and associations. Through real-life case studies, participatory exercises, and self-assessment tools, participants will explore how to promote women’s leadership and reduce gender-based disparities.