Over 15 years ago, the term “conflict minerals” was first coined—driving attention to Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). International and...
How Local Gold Traders and Artisanal Miners in Côte d’Ivoire are Using Digital Tools to Demonstrate Responsible Supply Chains
The Bobosso Kogbera artisanal gold mine site in northeastern Côte d’Ivoire is a hub of activity. Working together, more than...
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...
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...
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...