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Document D'Orientacion: Élaboration d’un plan d’action national pour réduire et, si possible, éliminer l’utilisation du mercure pour l’extraction artisanale et à petite échelle de l’or
United Nations Environment Program Global Mercury Partnership French
Le présent document développe le document d’orientation du PNUE consacré à l’élaboration d’un plan stratégique national pour la réduction de l’usage du mercure dans l’extraction artisanale et à petite échelle de l’or (PNUE 2001), et a pour objet de traduire les avancées réalisées en ce qui concerne la compréhension du secteur. Bien que ce document ne soit pas juridiquement contraignant et ne saurait constituer une extension ou une nouvelle interprétation de la Convention de Minamata, il a pour objet de guider les pays dans l’élaboration de PAN conformes aux prescriptions de la Convention et de fournir des informations techniques, juridiques et de politique générale se rapportant à des questions concernant le secteur de l’extraction artisanale et à petite échelle de l’or, qui pourraient aider à l’élaboration et la mise en œuvre des PAN.
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Safe & Responsible Mining Posters
planetGOLD Guyana English
The planetGOLD Guyana team created these posters to raise awareness using the voices of miners discussing the need for safer, more responsible mining practices based on their own experience and perspective.
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Technical Background Report for the Global Mercury Assessment 2018
United Nations Environment Program English
The Technical Background Report to the Global Mercury Assessment 2018 was produced by an international team of experts convened through a collaboration between UN Environment and the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP). World Health Organization experts contributed to sections dealing with mercury exposure in humans.
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Global Trends in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM): A Review of Key Numbers and Issues
Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) English
Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) has benefited from a body of research spanning decades, despite an ongoing lack of understanding and statistical data for the sector. This research paper reviews the existing literature on key thematic areas, bringing various findings together and providing updated information.
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Working Together: How large-scale mining can engage with artisanal and small-scale miners
International Finance Corporation English
The interaction between large-scale mining companies and artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) operations has not always been positive, and encounters between the two sectors are increasing. There are a number of ASM sustainable development challenges – including security, human rights and relocation programs – that can require specific ASM consideration.
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