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International Review of Environmental Rehabilitation Approaches for Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: A Review of Best Practices for Frugal Rehabilitation of ASM in Mongolia

Estelle Levin Ltd. English

Estelle Levin Ltd. prepared this report by drawing on best practices of rehabilitation approaches for ASM, using international case studies that illustrate real-world rehabilitation methods that can be applied to ASM in Mongolia.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising
Countries:

Mongolia
Topics:

Biodiversity/ Environmental Rehabilitation

Environmental Impact
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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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USAID: Sector Environmental Guideline (SEG): ASM

Battelle and The Cadmus Group, Inc. USAID 2017 English

These guidelines are designed for project managers, project implementers, practitioners, or others working on development or environmental management projects that could impact ASM projects or communities that engage in ASM. This document addresses: (1) impact of development projects on ASM; (2) impacts of ASM on the environment, health, and socio-political systems; (3) best practices on mitigation measures for minimizing impacts of ASM; (4) impact of climate change on ASM; and (5) impact of ASM on climate change.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising

Technical Solutions

Formalization
Countries:

Colombia
Topics:

Health/Safety

Minamata Convention/National Action Plan

Mercury Reduction/ Mercury Trade

Income/Livelihood

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Governance

Biodiversity/ Environmental Rehabilitation

Gender

Environmental Impact

Development

Conflict Areas
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Six reasons why COVID-19 response planning should prioritise ASM communities

Adam Rolfe & Estelle Levin-Nally, with contributions from Holger Grundel 2020 English

As the world’s priorities are reshaped by the COVID-19 crisis, Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) communities should not be overlooked.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising

Access to Finance
Topics:

COVID-19

Health/Safety

Income/Livelihood

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Biodiversity/ Environmental Rehabilitation

Environmental Impact

Development

Conflict Areas

Microfinance/ Socially Responsible Investing
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Local Perspectives on the Formalization of Artisanal and Small-scale Mining in the Madre de Dios Gold Fields, Peru

Salo, M., Hiedanpaa, J., Karlsson, T., Ávila Cárcamo, L., Kotilainen, J., Jounela, P., García Rumrrill, R. 2016 English

A growing number of governments and donors are promoting the formalization of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). They believe that doing so puts them in a better position to govern the sector, and manage the social and environmental impacts of its activities. This paper reflects critically on attempts made to formalize ASM in Madre de Dios in Peruvian Amazonia.
Knowledge Areas:

Formalization
Countries:

Peru
Topics:

Environmental Impact

Mining Laws and Policies

Governance
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World emissions of mercury from artisanal and small scale gold mining and the knowledge gaps about them

Kevin H. Telmer and Marcello M. Veiga 2008 English

The authors estimate mercury releases from artisanal and small scale gold mining (ASGM) based on available data about mercury and gold exports and imports by country and from field reports from the countries known to have active ASGM communities.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising

Technical Solutions
Topics:

Health/Safety

Mining Laws and Policies

Minamata Convention/National Action Plan

Mercury Reduction/ Mercury Trade

Environmental Impact

Cyanide/ Mercury
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Developing Training Materials to Promote the Reduction of Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining

APEC Secretariat 2019 English

This report summarizes the activities and results of the project Developing Training Materials to Promote the Reduction of Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining. Overall, the project sought to produce a business training module based on leading global practice in ASGM and designed to promote Minamata Convention compliance. This project is intended to enhance coordination among ASGM education programs throughout the APEC region in support of domestic and international mercury reduction efforts.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising

Technical Solutions
Countries:

Peru

Philippines

Indonesia
Topics:

Baseline Assessments

Health/Safety

Mining Laws and Policies

Minamata Convention/National Action Plan

Mercury Reduction/ Mercury Trade

Income/Livelihood

Environmental Impact

Cyanide/ Mercury
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Socioeconomic and environmental assessment of informal artisanal and small-scale mining in Ghana

K.J. Bansah, N.K. Dumakor-Dupey, B.A. Kansake, E. Assan, and P. Bekui 2018 English

The paper includes a case study of an informal ASM-affected community located in the Western Region of Ghana. A two-phase mixed-method approach consisting of literature reviews, questionnaires, interviews, and water quality assessments was employed.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising

Technical Solutions
Topics:

Baseline Assessments

Mining Laws and Policies

Income/Livelihood

Environmental Impact
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Vilma Morales: "Bolivia would be the country of origin of the mercury that reaches Peru" | INTERVIEW

Yvette Sierra Praeli 2020 English

Vilma Morales is a chemical engineer and one of the main mercury experts in Peru. Her work in hazardous waste management has led her to investigate and learn how this heavy metal behaves, causing so much damage to the environment and people's health, especially due to its use in legal and illegal mining.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising

Technical Solutions
Countries:

Peru

Ecuador
Topics:

Health/Safety

Mining Laws and Policies

Minamata Convention/National Action Plan

Mercury Reduction/ Mercury Trade

Income/Livelihood

Biodiversity/ Environmental Rehabilitation

Environmental Impact

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Cyanide/ Mercury
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OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas

OECD 2016 English

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.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising

Formalization

Access to Finance
Topics:

Health/Safety

Mining Laws and Policies

Minamata Convention/National Action Plan

Mercury Reduction/ Mercury Trade

Legal Framework

Governance

Gold Consumers

Environmental Impact

Energy

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains

Development

Conflict Areas
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