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ASM community meeting

Community Development

New Community-Led Initiative Empowers Women in Artisanal Mining

A groundbreaking women-led cooperative in Ghana demonstrates how community organization can transform ASM livelihoods and environmental practices.

Miner using digital technology

Technology Innovation

Digital Platform Connects Artisanal Miners to Global Markets

New blockchain-based solution ensures fair pricing and traceability for ASM minerals, increasing profits for small-scale miners by up to 40%.

Government officials at mining conference

Policy & Regulation

New International Framework for ASM Formalization Adopted

42 countries commit to new ASM formalization standards at the International Mineral Governance Summit in Geneva.

Mine reforestation project

Environmental Sustainability

Pioneering Reforestation Program Transforms Former Mining Lands

Community-led initiative in Peru successfully restores 5,000 hectares of degraded mining land through innovative agroforestry techniques.

Health worker training miners

Health & Safety

Mobile Health Units Bring Medical Care to Remote Mining Communities

Innovative mobile clinic program reduces occupational diseases by 60% in hard-to-reach mining areas across three African nations.