Artisanal and small-scale gold mining employs more than 15 million people globally and generates a fifth of global gold supplies. It supports 100 million people indirectly, more than any other ...

Olga González, a gemologist and communications strategist, examines the urgent global challenge of mercury pollution in artisanal gold mining. González highlights how mercury-free extraction ...

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 ...

AngloGold Ashanti delivered a strong Q3 performance, reporting a 141% year-on-year surge in free cash flow to $920 million.

To mark International Women’s Day we’re digging into an often overlooked, but critical sector for the global economy, and for many millions of women: Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM). From gold, ...

Economic pressures drive artisanal mining, impacting corporate operations Rising gold prices fuel conflicts between industrial and informal miners Miners are pressing governments for military support ...

LIMA, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Poderosa (PODERC1.LM), opens new tab, one of Peru's largest gold miners, said on Wednesday that it had faced a fresh attack by "criminals" linked to illegal mining on one of ...

LIMA (Reuters) -Copper output in Peru, the world's third-biggest producer, is expected to grow slightly to 2.8 million metric tons this year, while mining investment is forecast to reach at least $4.8 ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The mercury used to amalgamate gold is cheap, effective and toxic. Studies from artisanal and small-scale mining sites across the Amazon reveal ...