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The authors of this report looked at the politics of FPIC in Latin America, analyzing how the power and interests of the key players–across governments, companies and indigenous peoples–can determine the fate of FPIC and consultation processes in practice. This research focused on Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, and provides practical options to address key political challenges in hopes of improving outcomes for indigenous and tribal peoples. 

This document is also available in Spanish and Portuguese.

Au Guyana, le secteur de l’exploitation minière artisanale, à petite et moyenne échelle de l’or (EMAPE) est établi depuis plus de cent ans. Les activités minières ont été entièrement légalisées par la loi sur l’exploitation minière de 1989. Le secteur de l’EMAPE représente 70 % de la production aurifère nationale, où le mercure est largement utilisé dans la dernière étape du processus d’extraction de l’or. Trois sites de démonstration de technologie sans mercure ont été mis en place dans le cadre du projet. Sur chacun de ces sites, le processus est similaire : la production commence par l’excavation et l’empilement de matériaux alluviaux dans

This publication presents case studies of instances where mining companies adopted policies and practices to support gender equality and social inclusion. Case studies focus on Chile, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mauritania, and South Africa. Each of the following cases is accompanied by an analysis of the relevant regulatory framework enabling good mining practice, as well as key lessons learned.

This guide offers a detailed look at the fundamental aspect of gravity separation, from the installation and operations of plants to the operational management and safe equipment use. Additionally, it addresses the physical properties of gold that make gravity separation effective, describes the technology used in each phase of the recovery circuit and details the ideal conditions of the ore before the mixing stage. The aim of this guide is to empower artisanal and small-scale miners, facilitating access to a cleaner, more profitable, and environmentally responsible form of mining. 

This is an approved translation of the original guide

Este documento proporciona una visión general de las intervenciones que se han llevado a cabo en todo el programa planetGOLD hasta junio de 2023 para avanzar en la minería responsable y eliminar el mercurio de la cadena de suministro de oro MAPE, a través de la transferencia de tecnología, apoyo técnico, capacitación y el intercambio de conocimientos sobre las mejores prácticas en el procesamiento de oro sin mercurio.

This pocketbook has been developed to help artisanal miners keep track of elements regarding their mining operations and activities over time in order to maintain a comprehensive and accurate log. The objective is to facilitate the financial inclusion of miners and provide support in practicing better book keeping. This product is also available in French. 
 

This document was created to support health workers who practice in communities where ASGM occurs. This guide is illustrated and contains key messages that should be conveyed to the community. This guide can be used for group information sessions or for individual sessions.

ASGM is a largely informal entrepreneurial activity that has become vital to the economic structure and fabric of many countries. In order for artisanal and small-scale mining to transition away from being a predominantly informal activity linked to social and environmental problems, and towards a formal, professional and respected livelihood activity, miners will require the business infrastructure, financial literacy and planning skills necessary to secure loans and seek out new investors.

The training curriculum is available in English, French, and Spanish.

Esta cartilla ayuda a los Gestores Financieros Rurales a mejorar sus habilidades de comunicación en actividades de socialización clave para conectar la oferta y demanda de servicios financieros. 

Esta cartilla está dirigida a personas que se forman como Gestores Financieros Rurales (GFR) para contribuir al desarrollo económico y social de sus comunidades. Su capacitación busca mejorar la conexión entre la oferta y demanda de servicios financieros en las áreas de intervención, brindando información clave a quienes desconocen estos servicios.