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At the Kayonza-Kitumbi mine site in central #Uganda 🇺🇬 it is estimated that between 2,000-3,000 people have been engaged in small-scale gold mining here for decades, typically using toxic mercury to process their ore. The planetGOLD project in Uganda is partnering with miners at this site to help them transition to mercury-free methods and to achieve full legal recognition by the government. 📺 Learn more in this latest episode of planetGOLD's Dispatches from the Field series. The planetGOLD Uganda project is supported by the Global Environment Facility, led by the UN Environment Programme, and executed by IMPACT in partnership with National Environment Management Authority Uganda (NEMA) and the country’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (Uganda) under the Department of Mines. #ResponsibleMining #ResponsibleSourcing #ArtisanalGold #MercuryFree

The Uganda Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development with support from planetGOLD Uganda recently conducted a series of nationwide consultation workshops on the proposed regulations for artisanal mining under the Mining and Minerals Act, 2022. These discussions aimed to engage artisanal miners and stakeholders and raise awareness about the new regulations. Read and watch highlights from the session! https://lnkd.in/ehQkXKvq

The launch of “Tu seguro de ORO” was held, an initiative of the planetGOLD Bolivia project, which has worked in alliance with the insurance sector, designing an inclusive insurance for the holder and his immediate family 👨👩👧👦. This financial mechanism not only improves the miners' quality of life, but also contributes to the sustainability of the artisanal mining sector. The planetGOLD Bolivia project is supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) 🌐, implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) 🏢, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Water 🌱💧, the Ministry of Mining and Metallurgy ⛏ and the Ministry of Health and Sports Bolivia 🏥. https://lnkd.in/e-Q7SY_n

The planetGOLD project is supporting the move towards responsible artisanal and small-scale mining practices in Uganda by advocating for and training gold miners on the importance of strong and equitable cooperatives. The training focuses on the Cooperative Societies Act provisions and requirements that miners need to fulfill in order to benefit from government programs. In this video, Namaganda commends planetGOLD's efforts and calls upon the government to complement their work. #makemercuryhistory #goldmining #ASGM #planetGOLD https://lnkd.in/eNkmB5uB

In celebration of International Cooperatives Day, planetGOLD Uganda spoke with artisanal and small-scale miners in Uganda about the importance of cooperatives. Hear from Joweria, an artisanal miner, as she urges her fellow small-scale miners to join cooperatives, highlighting it as one of the fastest ways to benefit from government support. #responsiblemining #planetGOLD #artisanalgold #ASGM https://lnkd.in/e5-iPXCc

In Central Uganda’s Kassanda District, the Kitumbi-Kayonza Mine Site is home to a cooperative of 30 women artisanal miners who collectively pool 5 points of gold each week. The women formed the cooperative to save and sell their gold together, realizing that selling as a group not only earns them higher profits but also helps their businesses thrive. Led by Judith, the cooperative has grown to 30 members. Judith emphasizes that the government encourages miners to unite and have a single, strong voice. #makemercuryhistory #responsiblemining #goldmining #planetGOLD https://lnkd.in/e9NfbV2A

"We have been looking for a way to keep mercury away [...] Only by providing incentives will we try to stop using mercury." We were very fortunate to have María Reyes, President of the National Network of Women in Artisanal and Small Scale Mining in #Peru, participate in planetGOLD's 2024 Global Forum on ASGM in June in the Philippines. Hear her reflection, then find recordings of live-streamed sessions, the meeting report, and more on the event page: https://lnkd.in/e23dTkaG #MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining #ArtisanalMining #KnowledgeManagement #LessonsLearned #WomenInMining

#Nicaragua El día Viernes 21 de Julio 2024, el Gobierno de Nicaragua, a través del Ministerio de Energía y Minas (MEM); y la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo Industrial (ONUDI) anunciaron el inicio del proyecto global planetGOLD Nicaragua, cuyo objetivo es contribuir a mejorar la formalización y reducir la utilización del mercurio en la producción de oro de la minería artesanal y de pequeña escala (MAPE) en Nicaragua. El evento se realizó de manera hibrida, con una convocatoria nacional de más de 120 representantes del sector de la Minería Artesanal y de Pequeña Escala (MAPE). Gracias al formato el evento logro llegar a los principales territorios mineros de Nicaragua; Triangulo Minero, Matagalpa, León, Chontales y Rio San Juan. Durante el evento, se compartió información sobre el alcance, actividades previstas y resultados esperados del proyecto durante el período de ejecución, que se espera, impacten de manera positiva en el sector. #MineríaArtesanalsinMercurio

This impactful article, written by UN Environment Programme, highlights powerful planetGOLD stories, shedding light on the dangers of mercury in gold mining and the innovative strategies being used to combat it. Featuring the experiences of miners and the success of the planetGOLD initiative, the story showcases the shift toward safer, mercury-free practices. Learn how these efforts are making a difference for both people and the planet. 🌍✨ #UNEP #planetGOLD #SustainableMining https://lnkd.in/daqcz7uh

📣Seven years of the Minamata Convention on Mercury fighting toxic mercury and trade! Watch their anniversary video covering the pressing issues surrounding toxic mercury, with a special focus on the visit of the Secretariat of the Minamata Convention to the Philippines in early June. #MinamataConvention #MercuryFree #ToxicMercury #EnvironmentalProtection #Anniversary https://lnkd.in/eX3C2Dqu