When Ugandan policymakers began re-examining the country’s mining laws, it became clear an overhaul was needed. Despite a surge of…
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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…
Highlights from 2020 in our New Annual Report!
IMPACT is pleased to present our newly released 2020 Annual Report, Shifting Paradigms. 2020 was a pivotal year. Not only…
Moving Towards Responsible Artisanal Cobalt Supply Chains
The Global Battery Alliance Cobalt Action Partnership (CAP) has released the Report from Stakeholder Consultations on the Artisanal and Small-Scale…
The Kenyan Connection: Shedding Light on a Global Hub in the Trade of Illicit Gold and Mercury
In 2020, just before COVID-19 shut down many of the world’s borders, an IMPACT researcher had a front row seat…
Understanding Due Diligence in Artisanal Gold Mining
Artisanal gold mining can pose risks to miners and nearby communities. When buying artisanal gold, the international community wants evidence…