By Kady Seguin, IMPACT’s Policy and Research Director In recent years, more attention has been placed on understanding the barriers...
Russia, Gold, and Africa’s Latest Cold War: Upping the Ante for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains
Since its invasion, Ukraine’s allies have taken a plethora of actions in an attempt to persuade Russia to stand down....
Leadership at a Town Hall in Democratic Republic of Congo for Women’s Rights
Democratic Republic of Congo is traditionally a patriarchal society, where decision makers are most often men. Yet, women are organizing...
Supporting Gender Equality in Uganda’s New Mining Law
When Ugandan policymakers began re-examining the country’s mining laws, it became clear an overhaul was needed. Despite a surge of...
What’s the Link Between Women’s Security & Child Labour in DRC’s Cobalt Mines?
Gender and responsible sourcing are increasingly tied together, ensuring that the extraction of subsoil riches benefits all members in communities...
New Training Videos Support Artisanal Miners to Improve Health, Safety & Gender Equality
IMPACT has launched a series of training videos to support artisanal miners in improving their health and safety practices at...
Mapping Taxes & Fees in DRC’s Artisanal Gold Supply Chain
Research has shown that high taxes and complex administrative burdens are driving gold smuggling in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)....
Civil Society Call for Concrete Action Plan: 2022 OECD Forum
International, national, and grassroots civil society groups are sharing their call for action at the 15th OECD Forum on Responsible...
IMPACT’s OECD Partner Session: Speaking the Same Language on Responsible Sourcing
Speaking the Same Language on Responsible Sourcing: Harmonizing Data Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2022 Time: 9:00-10:00am EST | 3:00-4:00pm CEST...
US Sanctions: Step Forward to End Impunity for DRC’s Illicit Gold Trade
We applaud the recent action by the US Treasury Department to sanction Alain Goetz, the African Gold Refinery, and a...
Russia: The Next Frontier for Conflict Diamonds
As Russian missiles fall on Ukraine, the international community is united in an effort to stop Russian aggression. Russian oligarchs...
Project Supports a More Responsible Artisanal Gold Sector in Burkina Faso
Foundations for Peace promotes financial inclusion in artisanal gold mining communities and builds capacity of stakeholders to support the legal...