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A vision for ecological gold mining in Peru

A vision for ecological gold mining in Peru

, by Victor Hugo Pachas C

Madre de Dios, Peru, faces challenges in gold mining sustainability. Proposed archipelago model aims for responsible mining, balancing environment and development

Gem mountains and gold forests: Artisanal and small-scale mining in Cambodia

Gem mountains and gold forests: Artisanal and small-scale mining in Cambodia

, by Angela Jorns

Discover how artisanal mining impacts Ratanakiri, Cambodia's gem-rich province, highlighting environmental challenges and the need for sustainable solutions.

Reflections on ‘sustainable’ project-affected community engagement

Reflections on ‘sustainable’ project-affected community engagement

, by Ruby Weinberg

Exploring the intersection of mining and sustainability, emphasising CSR impacts on communities and challenges faced by artisanal miners.

"Illegal Mining" ... a factual or conceptual threat?

"Illegal Mining" ... a factual or conceptual threat?

, by Felix Hruschka

Differentiating between "illegal," "informal," and "artisanal" mining clarifies misconceptions and highlights implications for ASM formalisation efforts.

Sustainable Artisanal and Small Scale Mining in Key Ecosystems: What role for Standards?

Sustainable Artisanal and Small Scale Mining in Key Ecosystems: What role for Standards?

, by Lina Villa Cordoba

Embedding sustainability in a Sustainable Human Development Index offers insights into ASM conservation with tailored standards for ecosystems.

Sleep in a straw hut, and then you’ll understand what a leaking roof feels like (Sango proverb)

Sleep in a straw hut, and then you’ll understand what a leaking roof feels like (Sango proverb)

, by Terah de Jong

Addressing ASM complexities in PACE demands local insight, incentivised formalisation, secure land tenure, and trust-building to protect critical ecosystems sustainably.

Les défis en recherchant la situation de l’exploitation artisanale et a petite echelle dans la Reserve Naturel d’Itombwe, au Sud-Kivu, RDC

Les défis en recherchant la situation de l’exploitation artisanale et a petite echelle dans la Reserve Naturel d’Itombwe, au Sud-Kivu, RDC

, by Alain Chishugi

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

The Minamata Convention – what it really means for ASGM

The Minamata Convention – what it really means for ASGM

, by Susan Keane

Explore how the Minamata Convention recognizes ASGM's mercury impact, emphasizing transition strategies over bans to safeguard the environment and support miners.

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