Resources

The MIA report describes the current situation of mercury releases in Suriname, the current awareness programs that exists in the country, a roadmap and actions which need to be undertaken to meet all the obligations of the Convention.

This webinar presented a new IGF report designed to inform policy-makers about ASGM extraction, processing, tailings generation, management, and reprocessing. It also covers mercury recovery, management, and disposal. 

This handbook aims to assist countries to develop artisanal and small-scale gold mining formalization strategies as part of their National Action Plans under the Minamata Convention on Mercury. 

The document is available online in English, French and Spanish.

This pamphlet highlights the key outcomes of the planetGOLD Mongolia project, showcasing achievements in formalizing the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector, improving access to responsible gold markets, promoting mercury-free technologies, strengthening gender equality, and building capacity among miners and local authorities. It also highlights extensive awareness-raising efforts through public campaigns, educational events, and knowledge materials to inform and engage stakeholders on responsible mining and the dangers of mercury use. The pamphlet reflects the collaborative efforts of national and international stakeholders to

The report underscores the urgent need for governments to prioritize responsible ASGM tailings management, particularly the disposal of hazardous materials like mercury that pose significant risks to human health and the environment. Publication available in EN/ESP/FR.

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.

This study presents and analyzes the interactions between ASGM and biodiversity based on new findings from 27 ASGM National Action Plans developed within the framework of Article 7 and Annex C of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, as well as a global literature review of more than 100 publications.

This study presents and analyzes the interactions between ASGM and biodiversity based on new findings from 27 ASGM National Action Plans (NAPs) developed within the framework of Article 7 and Annex C of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, as well as a global literature review of more than 100 publications. 

The video explains the four worst practices in ASGM. According to the Minamata Convention, each National Action Plan on ASGM must include actions to eliminate them. The video also introduces best practices to reduce and eliminate the use of mercury in ASGM.

The video explains the four worst practices in ASGM. According to the Minamata Convention, each National Action Plan on ASGM must include actions to eliminate them. The video also introduces best practices to reduce and eliminate the use of mercury in ASGM.