D. Stapper, K. Dales, P. Velasquez, and S. Keane
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The gap in applicable guidance for cyanide management in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector requires urgent attention, especially considering cyanide’s accessibility and effectiveness at gold extraction, and in light of the trend in uptake of cyanidation in the small-scale gold mining sector worldwide. This document addresses this gap by providing written guidance for ASGM stakeholders on managing the risks of cyanidation where national legal and regulatory frameworks permit its use, in the context of the ASGM sector’s transition from mercury use.
This issue brief originally published in 2020 and updated in 2024 reviews past experiences with delivering financial and allied services to the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector and examines existing barriers to attracting formal finance and investment in the sector. It concludes with recommended interventions for governments, donors and other allies to help improve ASGM’s access to formal finance in the future.
This applied guidebook culminates a decade of work to develop, innovate, and implement Pact’s Children Out of Mining approach alongside communities in and around Kolwezi, Lualaba Province, in the southern Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Copperbelt from 2016 to 2025. This guidebook is available in English and French.
Part of the toolkit Supporting Best Practices at Artisanal Gold Mines, developed by IMPACT, planetGOLD Uganda, and planetGOLD Côte d’Ivoire to help artisanal gold mining communities strengthen their capacity on issues that affect their health, safety, and livelihoods, this participant guideis designed primarily for artisanal miners, including women, who already have a basic understanding of gold mining but seek to deepen their knowledge of specific techniques. By focusing on practical, applicable skills, it enables miners to improve production while maintaining safety and security at mine sites.
Part of the toolkit Supporting Best Practices at Artisanal Gold Mines developed by IMPACT, planetGOLD Uganda, and planetGOLD Côte d’Ivoire to help artisanal gold mining communities strengthen their capacity on issues that affect their health, safety, and livelihoods, this facilitator guide supports users in identifying key risks within the sector and taking appropriate safety precautions while promoting more effective, safe, and environmentally responsible gold production.
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