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Category: Press Releases
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…
Conflict Diamonds from CAR Entering International Markets via Cameroon
Kimberley Process must act after new report reveals shortfalls in Cameroon’s traceability procedures create opportunities for smuggling and corruption Ottawa,…
Despite Last Minute Overtures, Civil Society Boycotts Conflict Diamond Meeting in Dubai
“Rigour” Needed in Kimberley Process Chair’s Newest Proposals Ottawa, Canada—November 10, 2016 Civil society who are members of a conflict…
Civil Society under Attack in Liberia: Green Advocates Staff in Hiding after Threats from Police
Ottawa—November 4, 2016 Partnership Africa Canada is calling on the Liberian government to immediately ensure the safety and security of…
Democratic Republic of Congo Recognizes Partnership Africa Canada’s Just Gold Pilot Project in a Memorandum of Understanding
October 11, 2016 – Ottawa, Canada / Kinshasa, Democratic Repubic of Congo Partnership Africa Canada has signed a Memorandum of…
Workshop in Ituri Aims to Strengthen Certification Efforts for Conflict Minerals
March 22, 2016 – Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo / Ottawa, Canada Provincial policymakers, mining officials, exporters, and civil society…
First Congolese Gold Exporter Takes Decisive Action to Carry out Due Diligence: Opens its Doors to International Markets
February 15, 2016 – Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo / Ottawa, Canada A gold exporter in the Democratic Republic of…
Civil Society Boycotts Conflict Diamonds Certification Scheme
Civil Society Boycotts Conflict Diamonds Certification Scheme Appointing UAE as Chair of Kimberley Process is “Red Line” Luanda, Angola /…
PAC and the ICGLR sign a Memorandum of Understanding
PAC and the ICGLR sign a Memorandum of Understanding defining areas of cooperation with regard to the Initiative against the…
Partnership Africa Canada Welcomes First ICGLR-Certified Conflict-Free Mineral Certificates from Rwanda
Ottawa, Canada /Kigali, DRC -November 15, 2013 A leading international organization working in the conflict free mineral sector today welcomes…