leaving little room for the small-scale miner. Xie agrees, noting that institutional clients often invest tens of millions of dollars, a barrier far too high for most individuals. Krypton Mining ...

The Small-Scale Miners Association has opposed the government's decision to revoke small-scale mining licenses issued after December 7, calling it discriminatory and unfair. This follows after the ...

About a quarter of Ecuador’s gold exports from small-scale mining in 2023 originated from just three companies: Rockgolden, Rocadorada and Soul Metals. Their exports of $268 million in gold just ...

For at least 16 million people worldwide, artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is a pillar of stability and opportunity, particularly in rural, impoverished communities. But the industry is ...

In the Philippines, as in many places across the globe, mercury has long been central to how small-scale gold miners earn their living. Used as an easy way to separate gold from other minerals ...

More small-scale gold resources in Western Australia are being advanced to development, with two new mining contracts being ...

According to him, operating responsible small-scale mining is not a criminal activity as it is currently perceived by the public and, therefore, the government should find alternative solutions to ...

Accra, Mar 19, GNA – Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has announced the revocation of all small-scale mining licences issued after December 7 ...

The government has moved to regulate the operations of over one million Ugandans who directly or indirectly benefit from Artisanal and Small Scale Mining (ASM). The Minister of State for Mineral ...

ACCRA, Ghana — Illegal small-scale gold mining in Ghana has been linked with the destruction of the environment and illness. But for some, the practice known locally as galamsey provides ...