Resources

C169 - Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169)

International Labour Organization English

The ILO is responsible for the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169) , the only international treaty open for ratification that deals exclusively with the rights of these peoples

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

UN General Assembly 2007 English

Undermining Rights: Indigenous Lands and Mining in the Amazon

Patricia Quijano Vallejos, Peter Veit, Pedro Tipula and Katie Reytar English

Conducting geospatial analysis of the Amazon biogeographic region, this report estimates, for the first time, the full extent of legal, large-scale mining concessions and illegal mining operations on Indigenous territories within the rainforest. The study focuses on Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana and Peru.

Critical solutions for ASGM: Facilitating the transition to the formal economy and better mining practices in Africa

PACT 2019 English

The Impact of COVID-19 on ASM Communities in Northern Tanzania

Elard Mawala, Lotte Hoex, Mieke Thierens 2020 English

Set up as a small qualitative scoping study, this IPIS Insight aims to highlight key elements of the socio-economic impact of Covid-19 measures and restrictions on artisanal mining communities in northern Tanzania, as observed by selected members of these mining communities.

La Realidad de la Minería Ilegal en Países Amazónicos

Sociedad Peruana de Derecho Ambiental (SPDA) 2014 Spanish

Este estudio nos ha permitido tener una visión detallada de la dimensión regional del problema, siendo uno de los hallazgos más relevantes la importante brecha de información oficial que limita el alcance y efectividad de las políticas de Estado para hacer frente a la minería ilegal e informal. A esta realidad se suma la heterogeneidad de criterios entre cada país para definir y medir los problemas de la ilegalidad e informalidad en minería. 

Documento de Orientación: Elaboración de un plan de acción nacional para reducir y, cuando sea posible, eliminar el uso del mercurio en la extracción de oro artesanal y en pequeña escala

United Nations Environment Program Global Mercury Partnership 2017 Spanish

Este documento representa una ampliación del documento de orientación del PNUMA: Elaboración de un plan estratégico nacional para reducir el uso de mercurio en la extracción de oro artesanal y en pequeña escala (PNUMA, 2011), y tiene por objeto reflejar los avances registrados en el conocimiento del sector de la extracción de oro artesanal y en pequeña escala. Aun cuando el presente documento de orientación no es legalmente vinculante y no debe entenderse como elaboración posterior o interpretación oficial del Convenio de Minamata, con él se pretende ofrecer orientación a los países para formular planes de acción nacionales que se ajusten a los requisitos del Convenio de Minamata, así como proporcionar información técnica, jurídica y normativa sobre cuestiones relacionadas con este tipo de extracción, que pueden ser de utilidad en la preparación y ejecución de los planes de acción nacionales. Aunque el uso de esta guía no es un requisito establecido en el Convenio de Minamata, tiene por objeto ayudar a los países a preparar sus planes de acción nacionales.

Global Mercury Partnership Area on Reducing Mercury in ASGM

UNEP English

The Partnership Area fosters dialogue among practitioners, government policy makers, and donors about practical and effective ways to reduce mercury while supporting the economic benefits of the sector; disseminates information about the sector at national, regional and international events and through active expert networks and on-line platforms; and contributes to the formulation and implementation of innovative approaches to reduce mercury use, from national policies and planning, to on-the-ground projects in ASGM communities.

Emergency Support Needed for Artisanal/Small Scale Miners

Ruth Crowell, CEO, LBMA 2020 English

83% of the world’s mining workforce relies on Artisanal and Small Scale mines for their livelihood. That comes to roughly 40.5 million people. These people were vulnerable before COVID-19 and even more so now. As gold prices rise, so does exploitation and violence for these miners.

Guidance Document: Developing a National Action Plan to Reduce and Where Feasible, Eliminate Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining

United Nations Environment Program Global Mercury Partnership 2017 Arabic

This document represents an expansion of the UNEP Guidance Document: Developing a National Strategic Plan to Reduce Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (UNEP 2011), and is intended to reflect advances in understanding of the ASGM sector. Although this guidance document is not legally binding and is not to be construed as a further elaboration or official interpretation of the Minamata Convention, it is intended to provide guidance to countries in formulating NAPs that are consistent with the requirements of the Minamata Convention, and provide technical, legal and policy information on issues related to ASGM.