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Best Management Practices for Cyanide Use in the Small-Scale Gold Mining Sector
D. Stapper, K. Dales, P. Velasquez, and S. Keane EnglishFrenchSpanish
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.
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Equipment for Responsible Mining
planetGOLD Guyana English
This booklet highlights some tools and equipment that can be used in Guyana for mercury-free gold mining. These tools can be used in different combinations to increase gold production and still reduce the need for mercury in mining operations.
Mejores prácticas aplicables a la minería de oro artesanal y de pequeña escala (MAPE) - compilación de guías 1,2 y 3
PNUD Perú Spanish
Elaboradas con un lenguaje amigable y material fotográfico, estas guías contienen recomendaciones de mejora para implementar en los procesos productivos de las organizaciones mineras y, de esa manera, optimizar sus actividades en el manejo ambiental, socioeconómico y de salud.
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Demonstration of equipment for mercury-free gold mining in Guyana
planetGOLD Guyana English
The planetGOLD Guyana project is assisting artisanal and small-scale gold mining communities implement mercury-free technologies that also increase yield and profits. This video demonstrates the use of three types of equipment that concentrate gold from alluvial deposits without using mercury - the gold kacha, gold cube, and blue bowl. The devices can be used in combination with each other and with other equipment to create an efficient and mercury-free gold recovery process.
Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Production: Technology Without Mercury - October 6
planetGOLD English
Full recording of the October 6 session of planetGOLD's "Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Production: Technology Without Mercury" virtual exhibition.
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Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Production: Technology Without Mercury - October 7
planetGOLD English
Full recording of the October 7 session of planetGOLD's "Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Production: Technology Without Mercury" virtual exhibition.
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planetGOLD Technology Without Mercury Virtual Exhibit 2021: Presentations
planetGOLD programme English
The first planetGOLD Technology without Mercury virtual exhibit took place October 6-7 2021. This resource offers all presentations however, because certain presentations included audio, all recordings of both days can be found on the planetGOLD event page.
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Catálogo de proveedores de tecnologías para la MAPE - Primera edición
planetGOLD Perú Spanish
En esta primera edición, el catálogo cuenta con empresas proveedoras de tecnologías para la explotación y procesamiento de mineral, las cuales cuentan con los requisitos mínimos como: RUC activo, domicilio fiscal habido y experiencia de atención a la MAPE. Además se incorporaron proveedores que vienen desarrollando innovación aplicado al sector.
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