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“Consumers are Being Sold Something That’s Not Real”: Non-Profit Announces Departure from Conflict Diamonds Certification Scheme
Founding civil society member announces it is leaving Kimberley Process after reform year fails to produce any needed changes Brisbane,…
Workshop Highlights New Research on Women in Rwanda’s Artisanal Mining Sector
Policymakers from the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board, private sector, and civil society are meeting to address challenges and…
New Research on Congo’s Artisanal Mining Sector: Policies Need to Include Women
Policymakers from the Ministry of Mines, private sector, and civil society are meeting to address challenges and opportunities for women…
Women in Uganda’s Artisanal Mining Sector: Workshop Highlights New Research
Policymakers from the Ministry of Mines, private sector, and civil society are meeting to address challenges and opportunities for women…
Partnership Africa Canada (PAC) is now IMPACT: Organization with Offices in Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo Takes On New Name
Kampala, Uganda / Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo—November 22, 2017 After 30 years, Partnership Africa Canada (PAC) has changed…
Partnership Africa Canada (PAC) is now IMPACT
Ottawa, Canada—October 5, 2017 After 30 years, Partnership Africa Canada (PAC) has changed its name to IMPACT to more accurately…
Jeweller Completes First Export of Responsible & Conflict-Free Artisanal Gold from Eastern Congo to Canada
First time any consumer good will be made out of conflict-free artisanal gold from Congo that is fully traced from…
First Responsible and Conflict-Free Artisanal Gold Supply Chain Operational in Eastern Congo
The Just Gold project is the first to successfully trace conflict-free and legal artisanal gold from mine site to export…
International Women’s Day: Partnership Africa Canada Announces Women-Led Microcredit Project
AFECCOR will provide microcredit and savings services to Just Gold pilot project participants, while creating economic opportunities for women in…
US Suspension of Conflict Minerals Rule Threatens Progress towards Conflict-Free Supply Chains
February 10, 2017—Ottawa, Canada A reported move by the new United States administration to issue an Executive Order and suspend…
Loopholes in Mali’s Export Tax Regime make it a Magnet for the Illicit Trade of Gold in West Africa
Due diligence on West African gold urged as new report reveals discrepancies in production and trade statistics between Mali and…