Resources

Collection of reports as published by Balifokus covering a number of topics.

Balikfokus English

Global mercury supply, trade and demand

UN Environment 2017 English

A good understanding of mercury supply, trade and demand is critical to effective implementation of the Convention. This report provides detailed and timely information on where mercury comes from, how it moves in commerce, and how it is used in products and industrial processes. 

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.

Illustrated Guide to Mercury-Free Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining

UNEP 2018 English

Interactive, online guide that synthesizes and connects existing information on mercury-free practices in the ASGM sector through simple graphs, decision trees and illustrative success stories.This guide builds upon the UNEP Technical Guide: "Reducing Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining: A Practical Guide"

Illegal and Illicit Trade of Mercury in Indonesia

Drwiega, Ismawati, Yuyun 2018 English

Curbing Illicit Mercury and Gold Flows in West Africa: Options for a Regional Approach

UNIDO 2018 English

Recognizing the need for a greater understanding of mercury and gold trade flows, regulation and taxation, the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) commissioned this study of mercury and gold trade flows and regulatory frameworks. The study was informed by extensive desk research and key informant interviews conducted in 12 ECOWAS member states (Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Sierra Leone, Senegal and Togo.) Gambia was also included in desk research.

Quick Start Guide to preparing an ASGM NAP

UNEP 2017 English

Overview of guidance for preparing an artisanal and small-scale gold mining National Action Plan to fulfill obligations under Article 7 of the Minamata Convention on Mercury

Estimating mercury use and documenting practices in artisanal and small-scale gold mining: Methods and tools

UNEP, Artisanal Gold Council 2018 English

This guidebook and toolkit have been designed to assist governments, civil-society organizations, and the private sector of countries in preparing a National Action Plan for reducing mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining 

Estimer l'utilisation du mercure et identifier les pratiques de l'extraction minière artisanale et à petite échelle de l'or (EMAPE): Méthodes et outils

ONU environnement Artisanal Gold Council 2017 French

Ce guide pratique a été conçu pour aider les gouvernements, les organisations de la société civile et le secteur privé des pays concernés à élaborer un Plan d’action national (PAN) visant à réduire l’utilisation du mercure dans le secteur de l’extraction minière artisanale et à petite échelle d’or (EMAPE), conformément aux exigences de l’Article 7 de la Convention de Minamata sur le mercure.

Determinación del uso de Mercurio en el Sector de la Minería de Oro Artesanal y en Pequeña Escala (MAPE): Métodos y herramientas

ONU medio ambiente Artisanal Gold Council 2017 Spanish

Este manual y kit de herramientas han sido diseñado para ayudar a los gobiernos, organizaciones civiles y el sector privado de los distintos países en la preparación de un Plan de Acción Nacional (PAN) para reducir el uso de mercurio en la minería de oro artesanal y en pequeña escala (MAPE), de acuerdo con los requerimientos para las Partes que cumplen las condiciones estipuladas en el artículo 7 del Convenio de Minamata sobre el Mercurio.