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...
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...
Breaking Barriers: Our Work in 2022-2023
We’re pleased to share our newly released Annual Report for 2022-2023, Breaking Barriers to Formal Trade. Over past year, we’ve...
Webinar on Sept 27: Making Financing Accessible to Artisanal Gold Mining Communities
Making Financing Accessible to Artisanal Gold Mining Communities https://youtu.be/eTPY8JonQi8?si=bxsi7IOlprm-Xl9p There are an estimated 15 million artisanal gold miners globally. Yet,...
Building Economic Security through Community Savings in Burkina Faso
There is an urgent need for financial services in artisanal gold mining communities. Formal financing such as banks or microfinance...
How Peace Hubs can Improve Women’s Security in Mining Communities
Artisanal mining often takes place in areas where security and human rights are at risk. Women make up 30 percent...
“No One Has the Right to Judge”: Women’s Voices on Working in DRC’s Cobalt Sector
Cobalt fuels our smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles. Over 70 percent of the world’s cobalt comes from Democratic Republic of Congo...