Artisanal mining is an important source of income and employment, particularly for poor, rural populations. According to the World Bank,...
Ottawa Conference Highlights how Natural Resources can Support Peace and Development
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Loopholes in Mali’s Export Tax Regime make it a Magnet for the Illicit Trade of Gold in West Africa
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Workshop in Ituri Aims to Strengthen Certification Efforts for Conflict Minerals
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Time for Leadership at the Kimberley Process
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All That Glitters is Not Gold: Dubai, Congo, and the Illicit Trade of Conflict Minerals
May 27, 2014 Dear Friend, Partnership Africa Canada is pleased to provide you with a copy of its latest report,...
PAC and the ICGLR sign a Memorandum of Understanding
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Opening Comments to the Kimberley Process Intersessional
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Global Diamond Certification System Failing
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