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Road to formalization: STAG advocate Kam Sié Dominique discusses formalization at Diarkadougou site

By Dr. Alizèta Ouédraogo and Tegan Holmes - June 30, 2022

While Burkina Faso’s artisanal gold mining sector continues to grow, the informal nature of the sector has been doing the same. ASGM provides much-needed livelihood opportunities for Burkinabe men and women who lack other options that generate a similar income and ease of entry. However, that informal nature is also […]

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ASGM stakeholders learn to use OECD due diligence guidelines through the STAG adapted version of the CRAFT Code

By Eve Sanou and Tegan Holmes - June 28, 2022

Workshop participants and the STAG team. National project manager and team leader Alizèta Ouedraogo is in the center in black. | AGC 2022 Now in its second year of implementation, the European Partnership for Responsible Minerals-funded Scalable Trade in Artisanal Gold project (the STAG project) has begun conducting workshops related […]

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The Artisanal Gold Council attended an action-packed PDAC 2022 conference in Toronto

By Patrick Dunne - June 16, 2022

The Artisanal Gold Council represented the Artisanal Gold Mining sector at the massive PDAC 2022 conference in Toronto from June 13-16.

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Artisanal Gold Council team attending PDAC conference to highlight the importance of artisanal gold mining sector to jobs and environment, and to explain planetGOLD projects

By Patrick Dunne - June 13, 2022

Artisanal Gold Council Executive Director Dr. Kevin Telmer led a team from AGC’s Victoria, B.C., headquarters to represent the Artisanal Mining sector at PDAC, the world-leading mineral exploration and mining convention in Toronto, Canada. At the convention, which runs from June 13-15 for in-person attendees (June 28-29 online), AGC staff […]

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STAG’s Ousmane Hamadoum has a clear vision for Burkina Faso’s formalized Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Sector

By Ousmane Hamadoum and Tegan Holmes - June 10, 2022

The artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector has long been marginalized at least partly due to its informal nature. However, the global community has begun to recognize that ASGM is a driving force for rural economic development. When formalized, ASGM provides the millions of men and women who work […]

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Mongolia’s first-ever precious metal expo: planetGOLD Mongolia promotes ASGM on a national platform

By Odonchimeg Idersaikhan - June 9, 2022

The planetGOLD Mongolia project advocated for a responsible artisanal gold supply chain and investment opportunities during the country’s first-ever Precious Metals and Jewellery Forum and Expo in April 2022.  The three-day event, co-organized by the planetGOLD Mongolia project, was the result of collaboration between many organizations in the minerals supply […]

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From Sluice Box Owner to Shaft Owner: Meet Women’s Champion – Zourata Nacanabo

By Tegan Holmes and Dr. Alizèta Ouédraogo - June 1, 2022

Burkina Faso is experiencing growth in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) because it is one of the primary livelihood opportunities for both men and women in the country. Though, artisanal gold mining is not a livelihood opportunity that Burkinabè women are strongly drawn to, certain circumstances such as divorce, […]

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The planetGOLD Mongolia project commenced its trainings program on better mining practices for artisanal miners, at the project’s targeted sites

By Odonchimeg Idersaikhan, Altanbagana Bayarsaikhan, Anupama Ariyaratne and Mareike Kroll of planetGOLD Mongolia and AGC - January 5, 2022

The extractive sector is an important driver of economic development in Mongolia, having contributed to almost 24% of the GDP in 2019. Artisanal and small-scale mining has formally been recognized by the Mongolian government in 2010. However, informal and illegal ASGM activities persist in the country. The planetGOLD Mongolia project […]

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Visualizing a future with formalized artisanal and small scale mining; The Historic Gold Town of Paracale

By Lyka Cabatay, National Communications Assistant, planetGOLD Philippines - December 20, 2021

Paracale, a municipality in the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines, is a place where gold is in such abundance that the town’s name itself reflects its history in mining. Paracale was derived from para cale, meaning “canal digger”. Local art showing the importance of gold mining to the community in […]

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Women as change agents: sustainable ASGM through Women’s Cooperatives in Indonesia

By Anupama Ariyaratne - November 15, 2021

Background  In Indonesia, the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector serves as a direct income source for over 300,000 people and indirectly supports approximately 1 million people. ASGM is a significant contributor to the country’s economy, producing approximately 50-100 tonnes of gold per year valued at $3-5 billion. However, […]

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Road to formalization: STAG advocate Kam Sié Dominique discusses formalization at Diarkadougou site

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ASGM stakeholders learn to use OECD due diligence guidelines through the STAG adapted version of the CRAFT Code

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