Formalization is key to integrating artisanal & small-scale mining into responsible supply chains. A new planetGOLD #Zimbabwe guide offers a practical roadmap for a more inclusive, productive, environmentally responsible #ASGM sector. 🔎 Learn more: www.planetgold.org/roadmap-chan...

A Roadmap for Change: planetGOLD Zimbabwe Launches Formalization Guide for Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining | planetGOLD

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The new planetGOLD Cote d'Ivoire 🇨🇮 documentary is now available. Discover how the N'ZI GOLD Ressources cooperative is committed to more responsible artisanal mining through the adoption of environmentally friendly practices. 🛑Watch now: youtu.be/fz45e8vxJO8

Gestion environnementale et or durable : le modèle de la coopérative N'ZI GOLD Ressources

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Le projet planetGOLD Madagascar renforce son accompagnement des communautés minières artisanales à Dabolava et Antanimbary ⛏ Ces descentes ont mobilisé les équipes du projet, en étroite collaboration avec les autorités administratives et autres. Lire plus: www.planetgold.org/planetgold-m...

planetGOLD Madagascar renforce son accompagnement des communautés minières artisanales à Dabolava et Antanimbary | planetGOLD

accompagnement des communautés minières artisanales à Dabolava et Antanimbary

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By participating in expos & visiting #mercuryfree mine sites in Peru, Bolivian miners & gov officials are learning lessons about responsible small-scale gold mining practices they can apply back home. This knowledge exchange aims to build momentum to #MakeMercuryHistory 👏 youtu.be/GBUKN4JTxO0?...

Building momentum for mercury-free mining in Bolivia and Peru

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A new toolkit relased by @impacttransform.org, planetGOLD Uganda & planetGOLD Cote d'Ivoire helps artisanal gold mining communities strengthen their capacity on issues that affect their health, safety & livelihoods. www.planetgold.org/toolkit-supp... #ResponsibleMining #MakeMercuryHistory

Toolkit Supports Artisanal Gold Miners to Improve Health, Safety, and Livelihoods | planetGOLD

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The June 2026 planetGOLD newsletter is out! Discover the latest updates from across the programme, featuring stories from the field, new knowledge products and resources, and highlights from country-level efforts👇 🔍 Read now: bit.ly/4geGDBg 📮 Subscribe for future updates: bit.ly/pGEmailList

Meet Rayline, who has been mining for 5 years to provide for her children. She recently participated in a grassroots awareness training organized by planetGOLD Zimbabwe on health effects of mercury poisoning & is committed to shifting to #mercuryfree methods. www.planetgold.org/mining-again...

Mining Against the Odds: One Woman’s Fight for a Healthier Future | planetGOLD

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El mercurio es el único metal que se encuentra en estado líquido y es ampliamente usado, a lo largo de los años, en la minería; sin embargo, su empleo representa un riesgo para la salud y el medio ambiente. 👇 En este video te contamos un poco más al respecto. youtu.be/RhiK0T_9GZk

Conociendo más sobre el "mercurio" - planetGOLD Bolivia

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On this #InternationalDayofWomenInMining—and every day—planetGOLD salutes women who are championing mercury-free, formal and responsible small-scale gold mining, making this sector safer and cleaner for all. #IDWIM #WomenInMining #ResponsibleGold #MakeMercuryHistory

Large-scale mining executives, ASGM representatives & government officials recently came together in Zimbabwe to chart a practical path toward formalizing the #ASGM sector, and to forge genuine collaboration between small-scale miners & established mining companies. ⤵️ youtu.be/PHF1Ws81ao0

Zimbabwe Moves to Formalize Artisanal Gold Mining Through New Industry Partnership

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As communities across the globe commemorate #WorldEnvironmentDay amid record-breaking demand for gold, it provides an opportunity to reflect on some of the practical steps that can be taken to deploy more environmentally responsible artisanal and small-scale gold mining. 🧵👇

With the right support, small-scale gold miners have the potential to transition to more responsible #mercuryfree methods that minimize impacts on both human & ecosystem health. This #BiodiversityDay, explore our curated collection of resources on ASGM & biodiversity: planetgold.org/curated-coll...

In Uganda 🇺🇬 women miners partnering with the planetGOLD project are demonstrating how inclusive leadership, formalization initiatives and #responsiblemining practices can strengthen livelihoods while protecting local communities and the environment for generations to come. youtu.be/mq4i7pNibTQ?...

Women Leading the Way Toward Responsible Gold Mining in Uganda

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Last month planetGOLD #Zimbabwe brought together gov officials, large-scale mining executives & artisanal mining reps to map out a practical path toward formalizing the #ASGM sector and building genuine collaboration between small miners & established companies. www.planetgold.org/zimbabwe-mov...

Zimbabwe Moves to Formalize Artisanal Gold Mining Through New Industry Partnership | planetGOLD

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Estamos trabajando para eliminar el mercurio en la minería de oro artesanal y de pequeña escala, con el fin de que sea más segura, limpia y rentable para todos, desde la mina hasta el mercado. 👇 Explora el informe de progreso más reciente, ahora disponible en español 👇 🔗 bit.ly/pGinforme24-25

🎙️PARLONS DE L'OR | Épisode 1 - Formalisation de l'EMAPE en Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮 Bienvenue dans le premier épisode de "Parlons de l'Or", l'émission qui décrypte l'Exploitation Minière Artisanale et à Petite Échelle en Côte d'Ivoire ! Regarder ici: youtu.be/NlQKcH0RRaI?...

Parlons de l'or | Episode 1 : Formalisation de l'EMAPE

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Le programme planetGOLD œuvre pour faire du mercure une histoire passé dans le secteur de l'EMAPE. 👇Découvrez les points forts des progrès réalisés à ce jour👇 📌 Consultez le rapport complet en français en ligne à l'adresse suivante : bit.ly/3P4UOxt

On this World Day for Safety and Health at Work, planetGOLD reaffirms our commitment to protecting the people at the heart of artisanal and small-scale gold mining. ⚒️ Explore our resources on occupational safety and health: www.planetgold.org/curated-coll... #SafetyAndHealthAtWork #planetGOLD

Mercury emitted to the air doesn’t just affect local conditions. It can be transported around the world in the atmosphere & can contaminate locations thousands of kilometers away. This #EarthDay check out our curated collections on environmental topics: www.planetgold.org/curated-coll...

Last month planetGOLD #Zambia 🇿🇲 held a public lecture on artisanal & small-scale gold mining #ASGM at the Copperbelt University, Kitwe bringing together students, lecturers and key stakeholders to explore opportunities & challenges within the sector. Learn more 👇 www.planetgold.org/engaging-nex...

Engaging the Next Generation: planetGOLD Zambia Inspires CBU Students on Sustainable ASGM | planetGOLD

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We want your feedback✔️ Through the planetgold.org website, we aim to disseminate valuable information for anyone interested in advancing mercury-free, responsible ASGM. If you have used the website, please take this 2-question survey. 🔗 bit.ly/3O0qkwb

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Please take a moment to tell us about your experience using planetGOLD.org to help increase our impact supporting small-scale miners and protecting the environment.

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« On travaillait sans encadrement. Aujourd’hui, je préside une coopérative. » ⛏️ À Bongouanou, N’Guessan était un orpailleur artisanal évoluant dans l’informel. Avec l’appui de planetGOLD Côte d’Ivoire, il obtient une autorisation et crée une coopérative: www.planetgold.org/travaillait-...

« On travaillait sans encadrement. Aujourd'hui, je préside une coopérative. » : comment l'accompagnement a transformé un clandestin en leader | planetGOLD

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The planetGOLD programme works to #MakeMercuryHistory in artisanal & small-scale #gold mining and to make this critical source of livelihoods safer & cleaner for everyone, from the mine to the market. 👇 Check out highlights of progress so far. 👇 📌 Explore the full report: bit.ly/pG24-25Report

This feature article explores how artisanal gold miners in Western Kenya are beginning to move away from mercury through training, cooperatives & new technologies. The shift is supported by collaborative efforts including the @thegef.bsky.social-funded planetGOLD Kenya project led by @undp.org 👇

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Gold without mercury? The transition has begun. In western Kenya, artisanal miners are starting to move away from mercury — a toxic chemical long used to extract gold. 🔗 tinyurl.com/yc25uvfb

The March 2026 planetGOLD newsletter is out! Now available in English, French, and Spanish 👇 🔍 Read now: bit.ly/48iTA7Z 📩 Subscribe for future updates: bit.ly/pGEmailList #MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining #ArtisanalGold #ASGM #planetGOLD #Newsletter

ZCCM-IH and planetGOLD Zambia have signed a landmark MoU to enable gold offtake from the project's #mercuryfree processing sites—strengthening formal, traceable & environmentally responsible gold supply chains ⤵️ #ResponsibleSourcing #ResponsibleGold #FormalMarkets

ZCCM-IH and the planetGOLD Zambia Project Sign MoU for Gold Offtake at Mercury-Free Processing Pilot Sites. | planetGOLD

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📣 Tomorrow (10 March): Join this webinar on women & artisanal & small-scale gold mining hosted by the #MinamataConvention Women's Caucus, Women4Biodiversity & MSP Institute—with planetGOLD's Mona Avalos participating in the discussion. Register below.👇 #WomenInMining #MujeresMineras #IWD2026

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Join us tomorrow (10 March, 13:00 CET) for the webinar "Women, mercury and artisanal and small-scale gold mining (#ASGM): Reflecting on the outcomes of #MinamataCOP6", hosted by the Women’s Caucus of the #MinamataConvention. Register now: women4biodiversity-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

En este Día Internacional de la Mujer, planetGOLD destaca el importante papel que desempeñan las mujeres en la promoción de prácticas MAPE más responsables♀️ El programa planetGOLD comparte una guía sobre la #inclusióndegénero en la MAPE : bit.ly/4rZlZrM

À l'occasion de la Journée Internationale de la femme, planetGOLD met en avant le rôle important qu'elles jouent dans l'EMAPE♀️ Pour aider à relever les défis qu'elles rencontrent, planetGOLD partage un guide sur l'#inclusiondesgenres dans l'EMAPE : bit.ly/40MJ0lB

On this International Women’s Day, planetGOLD highlights the important roles women have to play in advancing more environmentally responsible ASM practices. ♀️ To help address the challenges they face, planetGOLD is sharing a quick guide on #genderinclusion in ASGM: bit.ly/46NHGSZ