Resources

Diamond and gold mining has been practiced by artisanal miners in the Central African Republic (CAR) for decades. The recent introduction of riverine dredges indicates a transition from artisanal/manual digging and sorting techniques to small-scale mining methods. This study implements a remote sensing analysis of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data to map gold and diamond dredges operating on the Kadéï (Sangha) river in the CAR.

USAID’s Zahabu Safi (Clean Gold ) Project conducted 100+ factfinding discussions with jewelers, refiners and others active in the ASGM sector to better understand their barriers and requirements. Through this engagement, the Project identified key areas where misconception is common.

This study is an assessment of the existing legal and policy framework in the Philippines on artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in order to determine the pathways for the formalization of the ASGM sector. The study specifically aims to: (1) Review and analyze the existing policies and legal framework governing the ASGM sector, gold trading, and illicit financial flows (IFF) in the Philippines; (2) Assess the effectiveness of the implementation of the laws and regulations governing ASGM in the two project sites, namely: Paracale, Camarines Norte and Sagada, Mountain Province; (3) Identify the gaps and barriers, both legal and non-legal

The document shows the gender gaps in artisanal and small-scale mining in Peru and provides recommendations for the development of an action plan with a gender approach that promotes equal rights and opportunities in the sector. También disponible en español.

The objective of a technical report is to provide a summary of important scientific and technical information concerning mineral exploration, development, and production activities on a mineral property to guide potential investors in an investment decision. This Technical Report Writing Guide sets out the report content requirements and aims to standardize the format for ASGM Technical Reports for geologists, engineers and contractors, within the context of the resources available to organized artisanal mining groups. Also available in French and Spanish.

The study involved reviewing the existing ASGM related policy and regulatory framework in light of gender dimensions in the ASGM sector in Kenya

En un programa académico de 48 horas virtuales, divididas en ocho (8) módulos, se invita a todas las personas interesadas en fortalecer sus conocimientos, descubriendo conceptos iniciales sobre el mercurio, sus efectos en la salud y el medio ambiente, comprender el enfoque de género en este campo y proponiendo soluciones para la eliminación de esta sustancia tóxica de los territorios. 

The curriculum has been designed as an introductory level course on basic knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable artisanal and small-scale miners to run more sustainable, responsible, and profitable enterprises with focus on key safety and health concerns.

This guideline was developed as a reference for stakeholders on how gender mainstreaming is carried out in the management of mercury-free ASGM.

Este guia prático sobre “Exploração Mineira Artesanal e de Pequena Escala na Região da Africa Austral” é o resultado de uma sessão de formação que teve lugar em Maputo, Moçambique de 26 a 30 de Setembro de 2022, como parte do Work Package C sobre Exploração Mineira Artesanal e de Pequena Escala com participantes de 16 países da região Austral de África.