Populations across Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are feeling the impact of climate change with high temperatures, increased rainfalls, and...
Strengthening Cooperative Governance in Côte d’Ivoire’s Artisanal Gold Sector
The planetGOLD Côte d’Ivoire project team is meeting with artisanal mining cooperatives across the country to build their capacity to...
2024 Update: Supporting Resilient Communities in DRC
In its first year, the Powering Resilience project worked with its partners to build a foundation for future actions. This...
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...
2024 Update: Supporting the ICGLR and its Member States to Improve Governance of their Mineral Resources
In its first year, the Peace and Security in the Great Lakes Region project supported the International Conference on the...
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...
How Local Gold Traders and Artisanal Miners in Côte d’Ivoire are Using Digital Tools to Demonstrate Responsible Supply Chains
The Bobosso Kogbera artisanal gold mine site in northeastern Côte d’Ivoire is a hub of activity. Working together, more than...
Zimbabwe Kicks-Off Project to Reduce Mercury Use in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining
The planetGOLD Zimbabwe project aims to reduce mercury use by 4.85 tonnes over five years and support 7,500 artisanal miners...
Stakeholders from Mining Sector Gather to Discuss Value Addition in Great Lakes Region
In recent years, the push for “value addition” in mineral supply chains has gained momentum globally, and the Great Lakes...
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...
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...