Transforming the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector worldwide. Help us do it!
Through innovative approaches we seek to empower miners, improve their health and wellbeing and support communities to thrive
We have achieved great results
Since 2008 we have executed projects in over 30 countries, partnered with dozens of international agencies, built 15 mercury-free processing facilities and hosted hundreds of training in support of our mission.
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To develop a trusted, professional, and reliable artinasal and small-scale gold mining sector
Working with international partners, governments, and mining sector professionals to engage and improve the lives wellbeing of the worlds ASGM communities.
We have been improving communities since 2008
Through our "Engage to Improve" mandate, we work with governments and miners to reduce mercury and improve the lives of the world's ASGM communities
Our work is divided into four core objectives
Mercury Reduction
Through education and project implementation, introduce mercury-free processing practices and systems to protect human health.
Enhance Gold Recovery
Utilizing research and innovative methodologies, increase gold recovery to as much 90%
Gender Equity Projects
Work with women cooperatives and miners to improve capacity, learn about gender-based challenges, and empower women to lead.
Access to Markets
Work with national governments and financial institutions to develop supply chains and financial pathways to sell formalized ASGM gold.
Help build a lasting legacy
AGC projects and knowledge transfer initiatives create lasting impacts on communities long after projects are completed.
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Take a look at our current projects
Burkina Faso
AGC Burkina Faso is proud to work on multiple projects supporting the local ASGM sector.
Mongolia
Through planetGOLD Mongolia, AGC is executing groundbreaking projects.
Philippines
AGC Philippines is revolutionizing artisanal and small-scale gold mining.
Guyana
Executing the USDOS-funded Roadmap to Responsible Gold project.
Colombia
Engaging communities to improve practices in Colombia's ASGM sector.
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Ivory Coast
Engaging communities to improve practices in Colombia's ASGM sector.
Zambia
Engaging communities to improve practices in Colombia's ASGM sector.
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Partners
The Artisanal Gold Council works with partners in various collaborative arrangements.
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Artisanal Gold Council Projects Since 2008
