In its first year, the Powering Resilience project worked with its partners to build a foundation for future actions. This...
Enabling Change in Supply Chains by Putting Communities First
In a dimly lit room in Mambasa Territory, deep in the equatorial forest of northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a...
Beyond the Label: Rethinking Traceability in Critical Minerals
The global rush to secure access to critical minerals has once again drawn attention to the adverse impacts of mining...
In Focus: Conversation with Rose Nakawuma on Unearthing Equality in ASM Communities
Welcome to our In Focus series, where we dive into the key issues shaping responsible mineral supply chains. Through conversations...
In Focus: Conversation with Céline Koffi on Strengthening Mining Communities through Social Cohesion and Cooperatives
Welcome to our In Focus series, where we explore the complex dynamics shaping artisanal mining communities and their transition toward...
Zimbabwe Kicks-Off Project to Reduce Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining
The planetGOLD Zimbabwe project aims to reduce mercury use by 4.85 tonnes over five years and support 7,500 artisanal miners...
In Focus: Conversation with Oscar Katho on Environmental Stewardship in Artisanal Mining
Welcome to our In Focus series, where we dive into the key issues shaping responsible mineral supply chains. Through conversations...
Stakeholders from Mining Sector Gather to Discuss Value Addition in Great Lakes Region
In recent years, the push for “value addition” in mineral supply chains has gained momentum globally, and the Great Lakes...
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...
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...
Côte d’Ivoire takes action to combat mercury use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining
Côte d'Ivoire acts to reduce mercury pollution from its artisanal gold mining sector Over half a ton of mercury is...