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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.
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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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The mercury supply chain, stakeholders and their responsibilities in the quest for mercury-free gold

Morgane M.C. Fritz; Peter A. Maxson; and Rupert J. Baumgartner 2016 English

For many years, the use of mercury in ASGM has afforded an income for many persons without better options, but has brought with it extensive harm to the environment, the miners and their communities. This paper analyzes the stakeholders and their diverse roles with regard to the trade and supply of mercury for Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining and applies a supply chain management approach to stakeholder theory.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising
Topics:

Mercury Reduction/ Mercury Trade

Income/Livelihood

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains
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State Gold-Buying Programmes: Effective instruments to reform the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector?

RCS Global 2016 English

Can state gold-buying programmes (SGBPs) be an effective tool for governments – to not only bolster state financial reserves, but also to reform the sector, raising its standards and improving its environmental and social outcomes? And can these programmes operate in countries that often lack institutional capacity, infrastructure and stability? This paper analyses case studies in five countries, drawing out the challenges and potential factors for success in developing an effective SGBP.
Knowledge Areas:

Formalization

Access to Finance
Countries:

Colombia

Philippines
Topics:

Mining Laws and Policies

Legal Framework

Governance

Gold Consumers

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

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

The mercury supply chain, stakeholders and their responsibilities in the quest for mercury-free gold

State Gold-Buying Programmes: Effective instruments to reform the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector?