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Actors Must Suspend Sourcing Minerals Financing Armed Groups in Democratic Republic of Congo
Actors Must Suspend Sourcing Minerals Financing Armed Groups in Democratic Republic of Congo
February 18, 2025
Over 15 years ago, the term “conflict minerals” was first coined—driving attention to Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). International and...
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Zimbabwe Kicks-Off Project to Reduce Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining
Zimbabwe Kicks-Off Project to Reduce Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining
December 17, 2024
The planetGOLD Zimbabwe project aims to reduce mercury use by 4.85 tonnes over five years and support 7,500 artisanal miners...
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New Project Supports ICGLR and Its Member States to Improve Mineral Resource Governance
New Project Supports ICGLR and Its Member States to Improve Mineral Resource Governance
March 20, 2024
The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and IMPACT are kicking off a new, four-year, European Union funded...
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New Project Supports Democratic Republic of Congo’s Artisanal Mining Communities to Safeguard Ecosystems and Adapt to Climate Change
New Project Supports Democratic Republic of Congo’s Artisanal Mining Communities to Safeguard Ecosystems and Adapt to Climate Change
January 25, 2024
Democratic Republic of Congo is pivotal in the global fight against climate change as it contributes to meeting demand for...
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Project Addresses Corruption in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Artisanal Cobalt Sector
Project Addresses Corruption in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Artisanal Cobalt Sector
December 6, 2023
Cooperatives being charged more than $10,500 USD in informal taxes and fees December 6, 2023 – Kolwezi/Ottawa IMPACT is launching...
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IMPACT, EITI-DRC, Minespider and Solidaridad Partner on Anti-Corruption Initiative in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Artisanal Cobalt Sector
IMPACT, EITI-DRC, Minespider and Solidaridad Partner on Anti-Corruption Initiative in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Artisanal Cobalt Sector
November 7, 2023
IMPACT along with Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative in DRC (EITI-DRC), Minespider, and Solidaridad, are partnering a new project to address...
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Families Depend on Income from Child Labour in Congo’s Cobalt Mines to Stave Off Hunger
Families Depend on Income from Child Labour in Congo’s Cobalt Mines to Stave Off Hunger
July 13, 2023
Efforts to eliminate child labour in cobalt supply chains need to address root causes or risk further jeopardizing children’s safety...
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Côte d’Ivoire takes action to combat mercury use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining
Côte d’Ivoire takes action to combat mercury use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining
May 11, 2023
Côte d'Ivoire acts to reduce mercury pollution from its artisanal gold mining sector Over half a ton of mercury is...
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Lack of Accessible Financing Options for Artisanal Miners Fuels Informal and Illicit Gold Trade
Lack of Accessible Financing Options for Artisanal Miners Fuels Informal and Illicit Gold Trade
March 30, 2023
New report highlights how access to finance for communities is a key component to the success of any formalization and...
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New Effort Aims to Increase Transparency in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Artisanal Cobalt Supply Chain by Mapping its Taxes and Fees
New Effort Aims to Increase Transparency in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Artisanal Cobalt Supply Chain by Mapping its Taxes and Fees
March 21, 2023
Studies show that heavy taxes and complex administrative burdens encourage extortion, smuggling, and debt bondage March 21, 2023 / Kolwezi,...
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Financial Inclusion in Burkina Faso’s Artisanal Gold Sector: Workshop Highlights Project Results
Financial Inclusion in Burkina Faso’s Artisanal Gold Sector: Workshop Highlights Project Results
January 27, 2023
54 Village Savings and Loans Associations established as part of Foundations for Peace project to support objective of responsible artisanal...
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Canadian support will improve women’s livelihoods and reduce child labour in the Malian artisanal mining sector
Canadian support will improve women’s livelihoods and reduce child labour in the Malian artisanal mining sector
November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022 / Bamako, Mali Women and children in the artisanal and small-scale mining sector in Mali (FEMA) will...
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