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Groundbreaking Report on Gender Equality in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
MutConsult is proud to have collaborated with Pact and the World Bank to contribute to the 2023 State of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Sector report. This landmark report highlights the pressing need for gender equality within ASM, a sector where women represent approximately 30% of the global ASM workforce, with an estimated 13.4…
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Gold Mining Tailings Management and Reprocessing Governance: Global trends
Our recent research, in collaboration with the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and Intergovernmental Forum on Mining (IGF), highlights the critical importance of managing tailings in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM). ASGM is responsible for up to 20% of the world’s gold supply, employing over 20 million people globally, particularly in Africa, Asia,…
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The World Bank’s Framework for Sustainable and Inclusive Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
MutConsult is proud to have contributed to the recently published World Bank report, Achieving Sustainable and Inclusive Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM). This comprehensive framework outlines critical interventions that support the formalization and professionalization of the ASM sector, addressing key challenges such as access to finance, regulatory reforms, and environmental stewardship. The release of this…
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Reflections on the AEHPMP Regional Meeting in Ghana: Mercury-Free Technology and Circular Economy Solutions
MutConsult had the pleasure of presenting at the World Bank’s African Regional Meeting on Mercury Pollution in Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining, hosted by the Environmental Health and Pollution Management Program (AEHPMP). This significant gathering brought together experts and stakeholders from across Africa to address the challenges posed by mercury pollution in the artisanal and…
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ASGM tailings management and reprocessing governance
MutConsult was present in Geneva at the 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF). About this year’s meetingIn the midst of a worldwide upswing in the need for minerals crucial to the energy transition, the gathering centered on the extraordinary chance to reevaluate how the…
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The implications of climate change for artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in the SADC region: The case of gold in Tanzania
Full-text from the report can be found at the bottom of this introduction and on the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung website. In our empirical exploration, a collaborative venture with the esteemed Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, we delve into the intricate nexus between climate dynamics and artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in the SADC region, with a particular focus on Tanzania’s gold…
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What is Needed to Unlock Financing for Sustainable Practices in Small-Scale Mining?
Crafting a Path to Financial Inclusion for Artisanal and Small-scale Miners in Liberia At MutConsult, we believe in the power of knowledge and networks to drive transformative change. Our recent collaboration with the Liberian Government and the African Development Bank exemplifies this commitment, as we embarked on a journey to create a groundbreaking Financial Inclusion…
