Resources

Este informe recopila antecedentes disponibles sobre la actividad de minería aurífera en la región Loreto y presenta resultados de las primeras investigaciones realizadas sobre la contaminación por mercurio. Asimismo, se muestran resultados de un estudio de línea base sobre los niveles de mercurio en muestras de cabello humano, peces y sedimentos procedentes de las cuencas del Nanay - Pintuyacu y Bajo Putumayo realizado en 2024.

This module promotes inclusive and equitable participation in the ASGM sector by integrating gender perspectives into mining operations, organizational development, and community decision-making. It introduces gender analysis tools, GAD (Gender and Development) planning, and leadership development strategies tailored for ASGM cooperatives and associations. Through real-life case studies, participatory exercises, and self-assessment tools, participants will explore how to promote women’s leadership and reduce gender-based disparities.

This module familiarizes participants with the legal requirements and best practices for Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) handling in Philippine ASGM. Grounded in DAO99-32 and related regulations, it covers facility siting, design parameters, effluent standards, monitoring protocols, and permit obligations—enabling trainers to guide ASGM operators toward compliant, safe, and sustainable tailings management

Focused on protecting the health and lives of ASGM workers, this module addresses the physical and chemical risks associated with small-scale mining, especially those linked to mercury exposure. It provides participants with knowledge and skills in hazard identification, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and emergency response protocols. Practical components include basic mine rescue drills and the creation of site-specific safety checklists. The module supports MGB’s commitment to promoting safe, dignified work in the sector.

This module strengthens the capacity of miners and cooperative leaders to run ASGM operations as sustainable businesses. Participants will learn entrepreneurial skills, basic cooperative registration procedures, and how to prepare and manage financial records. The training also introduces tools for financial planning and reporting, and explores strategies for engaging with financial institutions and potential investors. Emphasis is placed on transparency, accountability, and sound decision-making for both individual miners and mining cooperatives.

This module introduces participants to the legal and institutional framework governing ASGM sector in the Philippines. It covers the salient features of national laws, such as RA 7076 and RA 7942, as well as relevant administrative orders and local permitting processes imposed by local government units (LGUs).Participants will also explore international standards and conventions like the Minamata Convention and OECD Due Diligence Guidelines and how they relate to national policies and compliance requirements. The session concludes with a practical walkthrough of the formalization process, focusing on the steps needed to establish and sustain

El 99.4% del oro de Bolivia proviene de la MAPE (Minería Artesanal y de Pequeña Escala) y gran parte del oro se comercializa a través de intermediarios, lo que genera precios bajos, poca trazabilidad y pérdida de regalías para el Estado.

La comercialización responsable del oro propone hacerlo mediante canales formales y certificados, garantizando:
✅ Mejores precios
✅ Acceso a mercados internacionales
✅ Reconocimiento por trabajar de manera sostenible

Conoce más sobre cómo la exportación responsable y las certificaciones internacionales como Fairmined, Fairtrade y CRAFT pueden abrir nuevas oportunidades para los productores bolivianos.

The planetGOLD partner project implemented in Ecuador from 2018 to 2024 undertook targeted initiatives to advance formalization within Ecuador's artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector. The project's efforts towards formalization concentrated on four primary interventions, which are detailed in this report.

Este compendio reúne las principales disposiciones legales aplicables al ámbito minero ambiental, brindando una guía clara para técnicos, operadores mineros, autoridades y ciudadanos interesados en una minería sostenible.

La transformación del sector en el país, mediante la implementación de
tecnologías limpias y el acceso a financiamiento, no solo contribuye a
reducir el uso de mercurio, sino que también tiene el potencial de
dinamizar las economías locales y mejorar la calidad de vida de las familias
que dependen directa o indirectamente de la MAPE.