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Market Analysis: Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Gold from Eastern DRC

Levin Sources English

This market analysis is the result of the research phase of the USAID-funded Commercially Viable Conflict-Free Gold (CVCFG) Project, when Levin Sources interviewed manufacturers, refiners and jewellers to understand the dynamics of this complex environment much better.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising

Formalization
Topics:

Due Diligence Resources

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains

Gold Consumers

Income/Livelihood
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ASM, Responsible Sourcing and COVID-19-An Initial Analysis

Adam Rolfe and Levin Sources experts 2020 English

In this initial blog on the novel coronavirus, Levin Sources seeks to grapple with how the rapidly evolving context could impact responsible mineral supply chains and the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising

Access to Finance

Formalization
Topics:

COVID-19

Health/Safety

Legal Framework

Income/Livelihood

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Governance

Gold Consumers

Gender

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains

Development
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Global Trends in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM): A Review of Key Numbers and Issues

Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) 2018 English

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has benefited from a body of research spanning decades, despite an ongoing lack of understanding and statistical data for the sector. This research paper reviews the existing literature on key thematic areas, bringing various findings together and providing updated information.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising

Formalization
Countries:

Peru

Ecuador

Burkina Faso

Kenya

Mongolia

Colombia

Philippines

Indonesia
Topics:

Income/Livelihood

Environmental Impact

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains

Cyanide/ Mercury
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Thoughts on How to do Gender Inclusion Right in ASM.

Olivia Lyster 2020 English

Women play a critical role in the ASM sector. Women were estimated in 2003 to make up 30% of the ASM workforce globally. Today it may be much higher – estimates from some countries reach 50% on average, and higher in some mineral categories (e.g. salt mining in Uganda). Despite this, women experience a number of gendered barriers to full participation in ASM.
Knowledge Areas:

Formalization

Access to Finance
Topics:

Conflict Areas

Development

Due Diligence Resources

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains

Gender

Governance

Health/Safety

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Income/Livelihood

Indigenous Peoples

Legal Framework

Mining Laws and Policies

Minamata Convention/National Action Plan

Sustainable Development Goals
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Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) and COVID-19: Responding to the pandemic

Alec Crawford, Olivia Lyster, Adam Rolfe 2020 English

This brief outlines some of the main challenges to ASM sector support and regulation in the context of the global pandemic and points tentatively to how governments can move forward with effective ASM sector management in the coming months.
Knowledge Areas:

Formalization

Access to Finance
Topics:

Conflict Areas

COVID-19

Development

Due Diligence Resources

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains

Environmental Impact

Gender

Gold Consumers

Health/Safety

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Income/Livelihood

Mining Laws and Policies
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COVID-19 & ASM: Illicit Traders Cashing In on Vulnerable Miners in Conflict-Prone Areas

Alan Martin, Sechaba Consulting and Joanne Lebert, IMPACT’s Executive Director 2020 English

As COVID-19 sweeps the globe, risking the health and lives of millions, it is clear the pandemic is also causing economic havoc.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising

Access to Finance
Topics:

COVID-19

Income/Livelihood

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Gold Consumers

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains

Development

Conflict Areas
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Are they all illegal? A more nuanced view to guide LSM engagement with ASM.

Angela Jorns and Estelle Levin-Nally 2020 English

A guide to the six types of #ASM and how to identify them.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising

Formalization

Access to Finance
Topics:

Health/Safety

Mining Laws and Policies

Legal Framework

Income/Livelihood

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Governance

Gold Consumers

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains

Development

Conflict Areas
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ASM Programming in the COVID-19 Era

Adam Rolfe and Angela Jorns 2020 English

Response planning must understand the needs of intended beneficiaries to ensure relevant and effective programming now and in the future.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising

Access to Finance
Topics:

COVID-19

Health/Safety

Mining Laws and Policies

Legal Framework

Income/Livelihood

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Gold Consumers

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains

Development

Conflict Areas

Microfinance/ Socially Responsible Investing
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Blockchain, Chain of Custody and Trace Elements_An overview of tracking and traceability opportunities in the gem industry.

Cartier, E. Laurent; Ali, H. Saleem; Krzemnicki, S. Michael 2018 English

This article provides an overview of current trends and developments in the tracking and traceability of gems, along with an explanation of the terms used in this context.
Topics:

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains
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The Formalisation of Artisanal Mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda

International Peace Information Service 2013 English

This report describes and evaluates initiatives to formalise the artisanal mining sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, in order to locate lessons learned.
Knowledge Areas:

Formalization
Topics:

Mining Laws and Policies

Governance

Development

Conflict Areas

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains
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