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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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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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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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Impacts of COVID-19 on Women in ASM

Olivia Lyster and Josephine Singo 2020 English

This blog contributes to this ongoing discussion by providing insights on the gendered impacts of the pandemic on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) communities. They draw on our recent data collection in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Uganda and the DRC as part of the Delve COVID-19 Impact Reporting initiative.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising

Formalization
Topics:

COVID-19

Development

Due Diligence Resources

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Gender

Gold Consumers

Health/Safety

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Income/Livelihood
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Four Covid-19 Impacts in ASM in Uganda and Policy Recommendations to Address Them.

Victoria Gronwald and Josephine Singo 2020 English

Levin Sources launched a research effort into the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on ASM communities in Mozambique, Uganda, Zimbabwe and the DRC, as part of a global data collection exercise on the impacts of COVID-19 in ASM communities. This blog highlights 4 of their key findings from Uganda.
Knowledge Areas:

Access to Finance

Awareness Raising

Formalization
Topics:

COVID-19

Development

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Gold Consumers

Health/Safety

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Income/Livelihood

Legal Framework
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The Impact of COVID-19 on ASM Communities in Northern Tanzania

Elard Mawala, Lotte Hoex, Mieke Thierens 2020 English

Set up as a small qualitative scoping study, this IPIS Insight aims to highlight key elements of the socio-economic impact of Covid-19 measures and restrictions on artisanal mining communities in northern Tanzania, as observed by selected members of these mining communities.
Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising
Topics:

COVID-19

Development

Due Diligence/Responsible Gold

Governance

Health/Safety

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations

Income/Livelihood

Mining Laws and Policies
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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.
Countries:

Peru
Topics:

COVID-19

Health/Safety

Human Rights/ Vulnerable Populations
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