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Co-Founder WOOW ME JEWELS | Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining 2022 |ES at TWiMMI|Council of African Youth in Minerals- CAYM|2022 TZ SHEROES|Gender -Inclusive Climate Change Adaptation Strategy|#SheIsAMine

#ResponsibleMining in #Africa: Certifications as #Catalysts for #Change Recently, I had the privilege of exploring the intricate world of mineral certification during the "ICGLR Strategy for Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining" in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) under the auspices of the Centre d'Expertise, d'Evaluation et de Certification (CEEC) Beyond the KPCS, the DRC is also implementing the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) certification mechanism. This Regional Certification Mechanism (RCM) mandates a regional standard for certifying minerals, particularly the 3Ts (#tin, #tantalum, #tungsten) and gold, within ICGLR Member States. (Stay tuned for more insights on this mechanism in upcoming discussions.) This brings us to a critical question in the heart of Africa's mineral-rich landscape: Can #certifications transform the mining industry? What frameworks best align with the unique needs of Africa's Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector? Could the #CRAFT CODE offer a beacon of hope, tailor-made for the realities of ASM in Africa? How might these certifications encourage the #formalization and #commercialization of ASM minerals, leading to more ethical and responsible mining practices? We also need to consider the lessons from schemes that haven't delivered as expected. What #success stories and challenges have you observed in your country? #ShelsAMine #HerThoughts2024 #EthicalMining #ResponsibleSourcing #AfricaMining #AfricaMining #ResponsibleSourcing #EthicalCertifications

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