I was recently in Mongolia to give a presentation on artisanal mining and conservation for the "Sustainable Artisanal Mining Project" ("SAM") funded by the Swiss and co-implemented with the Mongolian government.
Madre de Dios, Peru, faces challenges in gold mining sustainability. Proposed archipelago model aims for responsible mining, balancing environment and development
Discover how artisanal mining impacts Ratanakiri, Cambodia's gem-rich province, highlighting environmental challenges and the need for sustainable solutions.
Exploring the intersection of mining and sustainability, emphasising CSR impacts on communities and challenges faced by artisanal miners.
Differentiating between "illegal," "informal," and "artisanal" mining clarifies misconceptions and highlights implications for ASM formalisation efforts.
Embedding sustainability in a Sustainable Human Development Index offers insights into ASM conservation with tailored standards for ecosystems.
Addressing ASM complexities in PACE demands local insight, incentivised formalisation, secure land tenure, and trust-building to protect critical ecosystems sustainably.
Bref aperçu sur l'expérience vécu au cours de l'accomplissement des enquêtes dans la Reserve Naturelle d'Itombwe au Sud Kivu en juillet 2012
Explore how the Minamata Convention recognizes ASGM's mercury impact, emphasizing transition strategies over bans to safeguard the environment and support miners.