Resources

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.

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.

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.

Análisis de la presencia del COVID-19 en la MAPE de Arequipa, Piura y Puno

planetGOLD Perú 2020 Spanish

Este reporte analiza los casos de contagios del COVID-19 y su evolución, entre los meses de junio y julio del 2020, correlacionando la información con zonas de pequeña minería y minería artesanal (MAPE) con el propósito de brindar información a las autoridades y líderes mineros para que adopten mecanismos de prevención ante la propagación potencial del virus en las comunidades mineras.

Afiche #MAPEsinCOVID19 - Recomendaciones para desinfección de objetos y superficies

planetGOLD Peru, Solidaridad, Alianza por la Minería Responsable, Artisanal Gold Council, Red Social, Megam, Centro de Innovación Científica Amazónica, Fairtrade & Pure Earth 2020 Spanish

Part of the Campaña "MAPE sin COVID-19" (ASGM without COVID-19 Campaign) led by the planetGOLD Peru project and a coalition of other organizations and local governments, this poster provides artisanal and small-scale mining communities with recommended steps for disinfecting objects and surfaces. It is designed to be printed on A4 size paper.

Afiche #MAPEsinCOVID19 - Pasos para el tratamiento de residuos sólidos

planetGOLD Peru, Solidaridad, Alianza por la Minería Responsable, Artisanal Gold Council, Red Social, Megam, Centro de Innovación Científica Amazónica, Fairtrade & Pure Earth 2020 Spanish

Part of the Campaña "MAPE sin COVID-19" (ASGM without COVID-19 Campaign) led by the planetGOLD Peru project and a coalition of other organizations and local governments, this poster provides recommended steps for treating solid waste. It is designed to be printed on A4 size paper.

Afiche - COVID-19 síntomas, formas de contagio y autocuidado

planetGOLD Peru, Solidaridad, Alianza por la Minería Responsable, Artisanal Gold Council, Red Social, Megam, Centro de Innovación Científica Amazónica, Fairtrade & Pure Earth 2020 Spanish

Part of the Campaña "MAPE sin COVID-19" (ASGM without COVID-19 Campaign) led by the planetGOLD Peru project and a coalition of other organizations and local governments, this poster provides information for artisanal and small-scale gold mining communities on key symptoms of the virus, modes of transmission, and self-care tips. It is designed to be printed on A4 size paper.

Banner para la MAPE, recomendaciones para frenar el COVID-19

planetGOLD Peru, Solidaridad, Alianza por la Minería Responsable, Artisanal Gold Council, Red Social, Megam, Centro de Innovación Científica Amazónica, Fairtrade & Pure Earth 2020 Spanish

Part of the Campaña "MAPE sin COVID-19" (ASGM without COVID-19 Campaign) led by the planetGOLD Peru project and a coalition of other organizations and local governments, this banner provides recommendations for stopping the spread of COVID-19 in artisanal and small-scale gold mining communities. It is designed to be printed on A4 size paper.

Impacto del coronavirus (COVID-19) en la minería artesanal y de pequeña escala de Bolivia

Solidaridad Cumbre del Sajama S.A 2020 Spanish

COVID-19 – Call to Action for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains

OECD English

By the Multi-Stakeholder Steering Group of the implemention programme for the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains