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The CRAFT Code, an open and collaborative framework that drives progressive improvement in ASM practices, has launched version 2.1 with full alignment to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals in Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. 

All volumes and previous versions can be found on the CRAFT Mines website.  

The standard has been developed as an open source bolt-on standard to avoid contributing to the proliferation of standards—rather, it enhances the forest and climate requirements of existing standards, guidelines, regulations, requirements, and certification schemes.

The meeting included updates of ongoing U.S Department of State granted mercury related projects in the ASGM sector and provided an opportunity for knowledge exchange. 

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We are working toward the formalization and professionalization of the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector in Mongolia, including the elimination of mercury use in gold processing. Collaborating with stakeholders along the gold supply chain – miners, gold traders, local and national governments as well as civil society – will allow us to sustainably improve artisanal mining operations as an important economic opportunity for remote communities and to support the revision of regulations governing the sector. For regular project updates, follow us on Facebook and  Twitter.

case studies illustrates that technology solutions for ASGM suffer from a lack of adoption by artisanal and small-scale miners. The challenges include a lack of knowledge by the miners, lack of capital for new technology, and a lack of trust that the new solution delivers the promised results. These insight are an important lessons for the range of efforts and approach on the part of governments, international organizations, and civil society organizations, to promote the use of clean and efficient technology for ASGM. In addition, any effort and approach to change the alternative technological set-up for ASGM needs to consider how it may

These insight are an important lessons for the range of efforts and approach on the part of governments, international organizations, and civil society organizations, to promote the use of clean and efficient technology for ASGM.

Overview paper that presents (i) identification of financial institution that can offer financial products for the ASM sector, and (ii) proposal for adjustment to identified financial products. Part of "Development of a financial product to be used in the Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining Sector"

This report summarizes the clean technology transfer activities and strategies undertaken by the planetGOLD Colombia project.

The report is also available in French and Spanish.

This handbook was developed to help companies embed environmental considerations into their mineral supply chain due diligence procedures.