We all understand the carrot is more effective than the stick. This too is true within the artisanal mining sector...
40 Years In, Our Work Is Far From DoneÂ
Dear friends, It is no small feat in this current context for IMPACT to be reaching its 40th anniversary in...
In Focus: Conversation with Armel Nganzi on Equity in the Race for Critical Minerals
Welcome to our In Focus series, where we dive into the key issues shaping responsible mineral supply chains. Through conversations...
Why the Kimberley Process is Not the Answer to Today’s Mineral Governance Challenges
Amid persisting concerns over how mineral exploitation is entangled with conflict, human rights abuses, smuggling, and corruption, the Kimberley Process...
Making Mercury History in Côte d’Ivoire, Uganda and Zimbabwe
At dawn in Uganda's Kassanda District, Aisha, an artisanal gold miner and cooperative member, prepares for another day of work....
New Publication Calls for Reforms to Zimbabwe’s Proposed Mining Bill to Support Artisanal Gold MinersÂ
Zimbabwe’s mining sector stands at a turning point. The new Mines and Minerals Bill 2025 offers a long-overdue update to...
Enabling Community Resilience: Our Work in 2024-2025Â
We’re pleased to share our newly released Annual Report for 2024-2025, Enabling Community Resilience.  This past year reminded us what...
Women’s Empowerment: Key to Ending Child Labour in Cobalt Mining
Research shows that children’s income goes to support basic family needs like food June 11, 2025 — Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic...
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...
ICGLR Strengthens Ethical Mineral Certification through Third-Party Auditor Training in Member States
The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) hosted a series of training sessions in ICGLR member states, including...