How can governments support responsible tailings management and reprocessing in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM)? Our report outlines key technical aspects of ASGM and examines existing governance frameworks before offering recommendations for policymakers to improve awareness, education, safety, and regulation of ASGM tailings. Read 👉 https://lnkd.in/gesk794A #ASGM #Mercury #Mining #Gold
John Tychsen
3mo
This is an interesting report with good guidance for governments
Drone Surveys for Tailings Storage Facilities, Water Assets & Geological Exploration
3moThe section on South Africa was particularly insightful, especially in highlighting how our national framework only focuses on large-scale mining, overlooking the challenges posed by 'zama zamas' and ASGM's wrt tailings management. These issues need to be addressed as it ties directly into the broader issues we face with illegal mining. Looking forward to reading the rest of the report.