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Mercury emissions from Peruvian gold shops: Potential ramifications for Minamata compliance in artisanal and small-scale gold mining communities

Keegan H. Moody; Kazi M. Hasan; Sumeja Aljic; Victoria M. Blakeman; L. Perry Hicks; Danielle C. Loving; Matthew E. Moore; B. Spencer Hammett; Mónica Silva-González; Caryn S. Seney; and Adam M. Kiefer 2019 English

Ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury has led to the establishment of Peruvian regulations limiting mercury concentrations in air to 2000 ng/m3 over a 24-hr measurement period. As a result, three communities in Madre de Dios, Peru were mapped during October 2017 to determine Hg⁰ vapor concentrations in the air.
Knowledge Areas:

Technical Solutions

Awareness Raising
Countries:

Peru
Topics:

Minamata Convention/National Action Plan

Mercury Reduction/ Mercury Trade

Environmental Impact

Cyanide/ Mercury
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Case Study: Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in Madre de Dios, Peru

USAID English

While the ASGM sector is present across Peru, the department of Madre de Dios is the epicenter of illicit alluvial gold extraction and the accompanying deforestation. This case study examines the complex drivers behind ASGM sector expansion, the devastating impacts on biodiversity in the region, and the strategies implemented to address the impacts of ASGM in Madre de Dios by the Government of Peru.
Knowledge Areas:

Formalization

Access to Finance

Technical Solutions
Countries:

Peru
Topics:

Biodiversity/ Environmental Rehabilitation

Conflict Areas

Cyanide/ Mercury

Development

Due Diligence Resources

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains

Environmental Impact

Governance

Health/Safety

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Income/Livelihood

Indigenous Peoples

Legal Framework

Mercury Reduction/ Mercury Trade

Microfinance/ Socially Responsible Investing

Mining Laws and Policies

Minamata Convention/National Action Plan

Sustainable Development Goals
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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
Download .pdf (3.29 MB)
planetGOLD: A video introduction to the programme

planetGOLD English

This video gives an overview of the ASGM sector and how the planetGOLD programme is working in partnership with governments, the private sector, and mining communities in 9 countries to significantly improve the production practices and work environment of artisanal and small-scale miners.
Knowledge Areas:

Access to Finance

Technical Solutions

Awareness Raising

Formalization
Countries:

Burkina Faso

Colombia

Ecuador

Guyana

Indonesia

Kenya

Mongolia

Peru

Philippines
Topics:

Health/Safety

Mercury Reduction/ Mercury Trade

Income/Livelihood

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Environmental Impact

Development
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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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planetGOLD: Un video introductorio (Subtitulado Español)

planetGOLD Spanish

Este video con subtítulos en español ofrece una visión general del sector ASGM y cómo el programa planetGOLD está trabajando en 9 países para mejorar significativamente las prácticas de producción y el entorno laboral de la minería artesanal y en pequeña escala.
Knowledge Areas:

Access to Finance

Technical Solutions

Awareness Raising

Formalization
Countries:

Burkina Faso

Colombia

Ecuador

Guyana

Indonesia

Kenya

Mongolia

Peru

Philippines
Topics:

Health/Safety

Mercury Reduction/ Mercury Trade

Income/Livelihood

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Environmental Impact

Development
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Diapositivas sobre Comercio Justo del Oro

Franco Arista - planetGOLD Perú 2020 Spanish

Esta presentación fue elaborada como parte de una serie de webinars sobre Comercio Justo del Oro en Perú y Ecuador. En el documento se presenta los diferentes tipos de certificación de oro limpio dirigidos a la minería artesanal y de pequeña escala (MAPE).
Knowledge Areas:

Formalization

Access to Finance

Awareness Raising
Countries:

Peru
Topics:

Mining Laws and Policies

Mercury Reduction/ Mercury Trade

Legal Framework

Income/Livelihood

Gold Consumers

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains

Development
Download .pdf (1.92 MB)
Bolivia: estudio analiza mecanismos del comercio ilegal de mercurio

Yvette Sierra Praeli 2020 Spanish

En el 2015, Bolivia importó 152 toneladas de mercurio, 12 veces más de lo adquirido el año anterior, un incremento que se dio cuando el Perú impuso restricciones al comercio y uso de este metal pesado directamente ligado a la extracción de oro.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising

Technical Solutions
Countries:

Guyana

Peru
Topics:

Health/Safety

Mining Laws and Policies

Minamata Convention/National Action Plan

Mercury Reduction/ Mercury Trade

Income/Livelihood

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Governance

Biodiversity/ Environmental Rehabilitation

Gold Consumers

Environmental Impact

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Cyanide/ Mercury
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