Posted 16th July 2013 by Paleah Black Moher The promotion of simple mercury recycling technologies called retorts to reduce human exposures and environmental contamination is one of the most widely…
Posted 27th April 2013 by Kevin Telmer Modified from: Telmer K. and Persaud A. (2013) Historical and Modern Government Responses to Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining. Rocky Mountain Mineral…
Posted 3rd June 2012 by Kevin Telmer In artisanal gold mining, mercury is essentially used to concentrate the gold. It does this by bonding with the gold to form a…
Posted 16th May 2012 by Kevin Telmer The Myth of a Miracle Cure Can borax replace mercury in artisanal gold mining? – or is it better concentration that can replace…
By Dr. Paleah Moher, Human and Ecosystem Health, AGC Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) presents a complex development and health-impact situation. On one hand it provides livelihoods to tens…
by Kevin Telmer, Artisanal Gold Council There are approximately 50,000 small gold shops serving artisanal and small scale gold miners worldwide. They are a doorway to engaging artisanal gold mining…
Posted 29th March 2011 by Kevin Telmer Although gold is the primary target of most Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Miners (ASGM) that use mercury, the role of silver on mercury…
Posted 23rd September 2014 by Myrianne Richard 15 million people in over 70 countries are involved with Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASGM). The activity is a major gold producer and…
Posted 14th November 2010 by Kevin Telmer The price of mercury has has hit a new high of $1,850/flask (76lbs) or $53.67/kg and the gold:mercury price ratio has dropped to…
Posted 27th November 2009 by Kevin Telmer 60 Minutes will do a piece on Artisanal and Small Scale Mining – mainly focusing on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)….
