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Unearthing Possibilities: Our Work in 2025-2026
We’re pleased to share our newly released Annual Report for 2025-2026, Unearthing Possibilities.
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Making Natural Resources a Driver of Peace and Development: IMPACT Launches Its 2026–2029 National Strategy in Democratic Republic of Congo
IMPACT has now released its new 2026–2029 National Strategy for Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which will guide its work over the next four years to advance more responsible, transparent, inclusive, and sustainable management of natural resources.
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Analysis & Commentary
Recycled Gold—How Responsible Is It? (Hint: Not Always)
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Analysis & Commentary
What is the Role of Women in Gold Smuggling?
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Analysis & Commentary
Russia, Gold, and Africa’s Latest Cold War: Upping the Ante for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains
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Analysis & Commentary
US Sanctions: Step Forward to End Impunity for DRC’s Illicit Gold Trade
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Analysis & Commentary
Russia: The Next Frontier for Conflict Diamonds
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Press Releases & News
Industry Push on Global Gold Centers Can Reduce Conflict Gold Trade – Advocacy Groups
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The Intermediaries: Traders Who Threaten the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Efforts for Conflict-Free Gold
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A Golden Web: How India Became One of the World’s Largest Gold Smuggling Hubs
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Press Releases & News
India Turning a Blind Eye to Smuggled Gold
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Documenting Best Practices: Formalization of Artisanal Mining Sector
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Press Releases & News
Loopholes in Mali’s Export Tax Regime make it a Magnet for the Illicit Trade of Gold in West Africa
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The West African El Dorado: Mapping the Illicit Trade of Gold in Côte d’Ivoire, Mali and Burkina Faso
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Analysis Commentary
In Focus: Conversation with Sasha Caldera on Linking Beneficial Ownership Transparency to Global Resource Governance
In this issue, we feature insights from Sasha Caldera, IMPACT’s Campaign Director based in Canada, on the growing push for beneficial ownership transparency. Sasha unpacks how anonymous companies can facilitate corruption, illicit trade, and resource-related crime, why stronger disclosure rules matter both in Canada and globally, and how transparency can support more responsible and accountable mineral supply chains.
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