Three Quarters of Africa’s Artisanal Gold Goes Undeclared for Export
Between 72% and 80% of Africa’s total artisanal gold production is often undeclared for export, a new study has found. A significant portion of this gold is said to often
Transforming Artisanal Mining Can Be Beneficial for People and the Planet
Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASM) are the “orphans” of the mining world. The global mining industry, including some governments, perceives artisanal mining as a “residual sector.” Yet over 40 million