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 ...

According to Mr Koney, the cedi would have been GH¢25 to US$1 by now but for mining. The Small-scale Mining sector directly employs more than one million Ghanaians and supports an additional five ...

In 2023, the World Bank and the World Gold Council launched a partnership to promote sustainable and responsible artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM). The two institutions bring their ...

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 ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON, Sep. 19, 2024—The World Bank today unveiled a bold new vision to unlock the full potential of Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) to drive economic growth, boost development, and reduce ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Ghana National Association of Rock Miners (GNARoM) has appealed to the Government to reconsider its decision to halt the issuance of prospecting licences for small-scale mining in the country.

The environmental damage has triggered a wave of protest in the capital Accra demanding a ban on all small-scale mining operations in places like Tarkwa. In turn, anxious local politicians ...