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#MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining #ArtisanalGold #ASGM #planetGOLD #Newsletter

Sustainable mining balances growth with responsibility 🌱⛏️ Innovation and regulation shape the future of resource extraction. #ResponsibleMining #Sustainability #EnergyFuture

Guinea | planetGOLD The West African nation of Guinea is rich in mineral wealth. Guinea’s artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector is valued at $300 million per year, directly supporting over 245,000 miners.

The planetGOLD Guinea project is supported by @thegef.bsky.social, implemented by @unep.org and executed by the Centre Africain pour la Santé Environnementale. To learn more about planetGOLD Guinea, visit planetgold.org/guinea

#MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining #ArtisanalGold #EthicalGold #Gold

Walking the Talk European Funding for Minerals - Intraw

#TBT: On the sidelines of last year's EU #RawMaterialsWeek, finance actors, mineral sector leaders, policy shapers & civil society organisations gathered for a roundtable.
Read the summary report ➡️ intraw.eu/walking-the-...

#mineralfunding #responsiblemining #CRMA

Acompañamos en el inicio de las operaciones técnicas del Banco Central del Ecuador en Zamora para la compra justa de oro a la MAPE | planetGOLD

In Ecuador around 50% of gold sales to the Central Bank come from Zamora province. The inauguration of a new technical office there is a significant milestone toward supporting small-scale miners who are moving to more formal, #responsiblemining practices.

www.planetgold.org/acompanamos-...

Digging into the Future - Stratheia Asia-Pacific investment in Balochistan’s mineral wealth offers economic growth, but only with transparency, and strong governance.

If managed responsibly, mineral development in Balochistan can create jobs, protect the environment, and drive long-term regional transformation.
#SustainableDevelopment #Balochistan #ResponsibleMining
stratheia.com/digging-into...

British Columbia announces trade mission to India to boost businesses, seek new markets: Report - Yes Punjab News BC to send trade delegation to India from Jan 12–17 to promote local businesses, forestry, clean energy, and diversify exports amid global trade shifts.

British Columbia announces trade mission to India to boost businesses, seek new markets: Report yespunjab.com?p=203097

#BCtradeMission #IndiaCanadaTrade #DavidEby #RaviKahlon #LookWestPlan #BCbusiness #ExportDiversification #SustainableForestry #CleanEnergy #ResponsibleMining #IndiaMarkets

Cross-Programmatic Assessment of the planetGOLD Programme - Phase 1 | planetGOLD This report provides a cross-programmatic assessment of the first phase (2018-2025) of the planetGOLD programme, which comprised nine country-level projects as well as a global coordination project. T...

Chapter 3 of our recent report provides an overview of the interventions carried out across the planetGOLD programme to reduce &/or eliminate mercury.

Check out this chapter and more in the new report: www.planetgold.org/resources/cr...
#SoilHealth #MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining

planetGOLD Uganda Stories From the Field: Towards a Mercury-Free Future in Artisanal Gold Mining | planetGOLD The second edition of Stories from the Field, highlights planetGOLD Uganda's ongoing commitment to advancing a mercury-free artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector. This edition shows the experie...

In a new storybook, the planetGOLD #Uganda 🇺🇬 project reflects on progress made toward a #mercuryfree artisanal & small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector.

🔎 Explore the storybook: planetgold.org/resources/pl...

#MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining #ArtisanalGold

The planetGOLD Programme – Learnings and Looking Ahead | planetGOLD Minamata Convention on Mercury COP-6 Special Event

This week the planetGOLD programme was honored to share lessons and reflections at a #MinamataCOP6 special event sponsored by the Global Environment Facility on November 4.

👉 View the recap: www.planetgold.org/planetgold-p...

#MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining #EthicalGold

In Australia, #mining is a cornerstone of the economy—but every modern mine begins with a plan to restore the land once operations end.

Data-driven #restoration is redefining what #responsiblemining looks like.

Find out more: metergroup.com/podcasts/epi...

Advancing Gender-Inclusive Solutions in ASGM:
#MinamataConvention on Mercury COP-6 Knowledge Lab

🗓️ Thursday, 6 November
🕑 14:00 - 14:45 CET
📍 CICG Room 3 (Level -1)

#ResponsibleMining #environmentalhealth #Pollutionmanagement @minamataconvention.bsky.social

New Publication Calls for Reforms to Zimbabwe’s Proposed Mining Bill to Support Artisanal Gold Miners | planetGOLD

🇿🇼 planetGOLD #Zimbabwe's new policy brief on the country's Mines & Minerals Bill 2025 identifies key reforms needed to support artisanal & small-scale miners, to promote #responsiblemining & to align the mining framework w/realities of how gold is produced today ⤵️

www.planetgold.org/new-publicat...

🇬🇳 In #Guinea the planetGOLD project has reached 3,200+ people through awareness & training sessions—providing education on #responsiblemining practices aimed at minimizing health & environmental impacts, and promoting gender equality.

📽️ Find out more in the episode below 👇

Global Mineral Race: From Lithium Extraction to Gold Mining Safety, Nations Seek Resource Independence | AI News Brew In a rapidly evolving global landscape, countries are intensifying efforts to secure critical minerals and develop sustainable extraction methods, while grappling with longstanding challenges in tradi

Global Mineral Race: From Lithium Extraction to Gold Mining Safety, Nations Seek Resource Independence
ainewsbrew.com/article/4958

#GlobalMineralRace #ResourceIndependence #Lithium #GoldMining #SustainableExtraction #GeopoliticalTensions #SupplyChains #ResponsibleMining

🇺🇬 🇰🇪 Recently planetGOLD Uganda hosted a delegation of government officials from Kenya at Kayonza Mine Site in Kassanda District, marking an important milestone in promoting cross-border learning & collaboration in the ASGM sector 🔻
youtu.be/Najx04vDzJU

#MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining

Mining and resource consumption - new report prompts much-needed lively debate There were lively and thought-provoking discussions at the online launch of our new report: 'Green mining’ is a myth: the case for cutting EU resource consumption'.

Green Mining is a Myth #GreenMining #ResponsibleMining #CriticalMinerals #GreenTransition friendsoftheearth.eu/news/mining-...

Government calls for enhanced local benefits and responsible mining - Namibia Economist Government calls for enhanced local benefits and responsible mining  Namibia Economist

#Namibia #Mining #SustainableDevelopment #LocalBenefits #ResponsibleMining

B2Gold affirms commitment to responsible mining through LaRSSA partnership - African Mining Market B2Gold affirms commitment to responsible mining through LaRSSA partnership  African Mining Market

#ResponsibleMining #Sustainability #B2Gold #MiningIndustry #LaRSSA

B2Gold Namibia affirms commitment to responsible mining through LaRSSA partnership - Namibia Economist B2Gold Namibia affirms commitment to responsible mining through LaRSSA partnership  Namibia Economist

#B2Gold #ResponsibleMining #NamibiaEconomist #MiningNews #Sustainability

Viridian Lithium’s Commitment to Responsible Mineral Processing | Viridian Lithium At Viridian Lithium, responsibility is at the core of our mission. As lithium demand rises for the global energy transition, its processing must meet the highest environmental, social, and governance ...

🔋 #ViridianLithium is a participant in the IRMA Processors Working Group, helping finalise the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mineral Processing.

#ResponsibleMining #Lithium #ESG #ResponsibleSourcing #IRMA

Islamic Finance Breaks New Ground With USD$20 Million Investment Into Pioneering Digital Mineral Sourcing Platform Minexx secures USD$20 million Islamic finance investment to accelerate its AI powered digital platform – MineSmart AI.

News from Minexx: #IslamicFinance Breaks New Ground With USD$20 Million Investment Into Pioneering Digital Mineral Sourcing Platform:

bit.ly/4ivB27f

#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalMineralSourcing #sustainability #ResponsibleMining #CriticalMinerals #mining

Environmental Concerns Clash with Mining Proposals in Congressional Hearing Lawmakers debate mining sites amid environmental and tribal sovereignty concerns in the US.

As lawmakers clash over mining practices, the future of sacred lands and environmental protection hangs in the balance.

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#US #USMining #EnvironmentalProtection #TribalSovereignty #CitizenPortal #ResponsibleMining

If you can’t grow it, you have to mine it.

#ResponsibleMining is possible

The false promise of 'responsible mining' Major industry players aim to establish a voluntary global standard that can certify minerals as responsibly produced. But this framework would consolidate the power and influence of these mining gian...

I am generally cautious about industry-led voluntary global standards - whose interests do the really have in mind?

This article by Eco Business is a case in point.

#responsiblemining #extractiveindustry #environment

www.eco-business.com/opinion/the-...