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Artisanal and small-scale mining, and COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa: A preliminary analysis

Gavin Hilson, Steven Van Bockstael, Titus Sauerwein, Abigail Hilson, James McQuilken 2020 English

This article offers preliminary reflections on the potential impact of COVID-19 on artisanal and small-scale mining activities in sub-Saharan Africa. In doing so, it revisits the core ideas put forward in the literature in support of showcasing the sector more prominently in the region’s rural development strategies.
Knowledge Areas:

Formalization

Access to Finance
Countries:

Burkina Faso
Topics:

COVID-19

Development

Income/Livelihood

Mining Laws and Policies
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Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) and COVID-19: Responding to the pandemic

Alec Crawford, Olivia Lyster, Adam Rolfe 2020 English

This brief outlines some of the main challenges to ASM sector support and regulation in the context of the global pandemic and points tentatively to how governments can move forward with effective ASM sector management in the coming months.
Knowledge Areas:

Formalization

Access to Finance
Topics:

Conflict Areas

COVID-19

Development

Due Diligence Resources

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains

Environmental Impact

Gender

Gold Consumers

Health/Safety

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Income/Livelihood

Mining Laws and Policies
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Update on COVID-19 Impacts on ASGM & planetGOLD Peru

planetGOLD Peru 2020 English

In December 2020 the planetGOLD Peru project team provided an update on: the resumption of ASGM activities in the country after restrictions were lifted; the price of gold; the incidence of COVID-19 in the country; and project activities in mining areas.
Countries:

Peru
Topics:

COVID-19
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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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Practical actions for companies to identify and address the worst forms of child labour in mineral supply chains

OECD English

The OECD developed this guidance to help companies identify, mitigate and account for the risks of child labour in their mineral supply chains. It has been developed to build on the due diligence framework of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance.
Knowledge Areas:

Formalization

Access to Finance
Topics:

Conflict Areas

Development

Due Diligence Resources

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains

Gender

Gold Consumers

Health/Safety

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Income/Livelihood

Indigenous Peoples

Legal Framework

Microfinance/ Socially Responsible Investing

Mining Laws and Policies

Minamata Convention/National Action Plan
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EPRM Due Diligence Check

EPRM English

The Due Diligence Check guides you through a simple questionnaire tailored to your company characteristics. This means that you only answer questions relevant to you. The advice is customized based on the answers given and divided in the five step framework of the OECD.
Knowledge Areas:

Access to Finance

Technical Solutions

Formalization
Topics:

Baseline Assessments

Biodiversity/ Environmental Rehabilitation

Conflict Areas

Development

Due Diligence Resources

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains

Environmental Impact

Gender

Gold Consumers

Governance

Health/Safety

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Income/Livelihood

Legal Framework

Microfinance/ Socially Responsible Investing

Minamata Convention/National Action Plan

Sustainable Development Goals
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Economic reactivation in the context of Covid 19, sustainable development, and artisanal and small scale mining

Cristian Darío Castro Urrego, Head of Governance for ARM 2020 English

In general, reactivation plans in the context of Covid 19 should make State investments flow, along with those from big companies, international cooperation and philanthropy to put resources into the pockets of several economic actors (small companies, cooperatives, associations, ASM organizations, women organizations, community organizations, vulnerable families, among others). This should take place with a strategic approach of design and implementation of local projects, subsidies and microcredits to activate the economies of the countries, especially in marginal urban zones and rural zones where there is ASM activity.
Knowledge Areas:

Formalization

Access to Finance
Topics:

Conflict Areas

COVID-19

Development

Due Diligence Resources

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains

Environmental Impact

Gender

Gold Consumers

Governance

Health/Safety

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Income/Livelihood

Legal Framework

Microfinance/ Socially Responsible Investing

Sustainable Development Goals
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A Guide for Governments, Companies and Practitioners: To Support Women's Rights and Mitigate Gender Risks During OECD Due Diligence Implementation

Women's Rights and Mining English

Women’s critical role in mineral production and trade - and the unique risks and challenges they face – need to be made visible to support more equitable development gains. Here are 10 strategies to strengthen risk mitigation strategies during OECD Due Diligence Implementation.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising
Topics:

Development

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Due Diligence/ Supply Chains

Gender

Health/Safety

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Income/Livelihood

Indigenous Peoples

Legal Framework

Microfinance/ Socially Responsible Investing

Sustainable Development Goals
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COVID-19 and Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: Implications for National Development

World Bank PACT 2020 English

This presentation explores potential risks to the health of ASM communities presented by the pandemic including access to adequate healthcare and delivery of preventative health services. In addition findings on the impact of the pandemic on men and women were explored, highlighting the disproportionate negative impact of food security experienced by women.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising

Formalization
Topics:

COVID-19

Development

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Gender

Governance

Health/Safety

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Income/Livelihood

Legal Framework

Mining Laws and Policies

Sustainable Development Goals
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COVID-19 Preventive Measures for the Artisanal Gold Sector

planetGOLD Philippines / Artisanal Gold Council 2020 Filipino

This set of posters developed by the planetGOLD Philippines project team with content produced by the Artisanal Gold Council are awareness raising resources on COVID-19 for the artisanal mining sector. One poster focuses on preventive measures at the mining site, while the other poster provides general information about COVID-19. The information is based on the most recent scientific findings on the coronavirus and recommendations from reputable health organizations.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising
Countries:

Philippines
Topics:

COVID-19

Health/Safety
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