In recent years, the push for “value addition” in mineral supply chains has gained momentum globally, and the Great Lakes...
Enabling Local Actors: Our Work in 2023-2024
We’re pleased to share our newly released Annual Report for 2023-2024, Enabling Local Actors to Create Change. This past year...
In Focus: Conversation with Félicien Mbikayi on Transparency and Fiscal Reform to Support Artisanal Mining
Welcome to the first installment of our In Focus series, where we explore the key issues shaping responsible mineral supply...
The Unintended Costs of Mineral Embargoes in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has long been at the center of global debates over conflict minerals. As the...
Spotlight on the Kayonza Mine in Uganda
Nestled in Central Uganda’s Kassanda District, the Kayonza mine site is a bustling hub of activity. Managed by the Kitumbi-Kayonza...
Empowering Traders for Responsible Artisanal Gold Sourcing in Côte d’Ivoire
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASM) plays a significant role in Côte d'Ivoire, contributing to livelihoods in many communities. The...
Introducing IMPACT’s New Strategic Plan 2024-2029: Enabling Change
We are excited to launch our new strategic plan, Enabling Change 2024-2029. Our new strategic plan is guided by the...
New Project Supports ICGLR and Its Member States to Improve Mineral Resource Governance
The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and IMPACT are kicking off a new, four-year, European Union funded...
New Project Supports Democratic Republic of Congo’s Artisanal Mining Communities to Safeguard Ecosystems and Adapt to Climate Change
Democratic Republic of Congo is pivotal in the global fight against climate change as it contributes to meeting demand for...
Project Addresses Corruption in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Artisanal Cobalt Sector
Cooperatives being charged more than $10,500 USD in informal taxes and fees December 6, 2023 – Kolwezi/Ottawa IMPACT is launching...
How Taxation Discourages Legal Trade in DRC: Opportunities for Reform
High taxes and arduous administrative burdens are pushing artisanal mining actors across Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) into informality and...
Stakeholders Map Taxes Along DRC’s Artisanal Cobalt Supply Chain
In 2023, IMPACT began working with stakeholders to discuss the taxes, fees, and administrative steps in the artisanal cobalt supply...