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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 30/09/2026

📢 The September 2026 planetGOLD newsletter is here! Relive the highlights from the 2026 Global Forum on ASGM and catch up on more news from across the planetGOLD programme. 📖 Read now: bit.ly/46VGpJd 📥 Subscribe for future updates: bit.ly/pGEmailList

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 15/09/2026

The 2026 Global Forum on Artisanal & Small-Scale Gold Mining, planetGOLD’s flagship, invitation-only knowledge sharing event, is scheduled to take place September 22-24 in Panama. 📌 Event page: planetgold.org/2026-global-... #MakeMercuryHistory #KnowledgeSharing #GlobalForumOnASGM

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 08/09/2026

📣 TOMORROW: Tune in for an expert panel discussion on digital technologies that are reshaping how small-scale mining communities, governments & supply-chain actors monitor activity, demonstrate responsible practice & connect to formal markets. 👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 08/09/2026

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 | 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐒𝐌 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐞 & 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 🗓️ Tuesday, 15 September 🕑 13:00 CET 💬 With live interpretation in French and Spanish 👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 02/09/2026

📢 NEXT WEEK: Join us Sep 9 for a webinar on digital tools & artisanal small-scale mining featuring: - Benjamin Clair, Datastake - Dario Biedermann, aXedras - Matt Finer, Amazon Conservation - Mikel Maron, @earthgenome.org 👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../W... 💬 With FR/SP interpretation

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 30/06/2026

The June 2026 planetGOLD newsletter is out! Discover the latest updates from across the programme, featuring stories from the field, new knowledge products and resources, and highlights from country-level efforts👇 🔍 Read now: bit.ly/4geGDBg 📮 Subscribe for future updates: bit.ly/pGEmailList

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 15/06/2026

On this #InternationalDayofWomenInMining—and every day—planetGOLD salutes women who are championing mercury-free, formal and responsible small-scale gold mining, making this sector safer and cleaner for all. #IDWIM #WomenInMining #ResponsibleGold #MakeMercuryHistory

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 05/06/2026

As communities across the globe commemorate #WorldEnvironmentDay amid record-breaking demand for gold, it provides an opportunity to reflect on some of the practical steps that can be taken to deploy more environmentally responsible artisanal and small-scale gold mining. 🧵👇

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 22/05/2026

With the right support, small-scale gold miners have the potential to transition to more responsible #mercuryfree methods that minimize impacts on both human & ecosystem health. This #BiodiversityDay, explore our curated collection of resources on ASGM & biodiversity: planetgold.org/curated-coll...

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 15/05/2026

Estamos trabajando para eliminar el mercurio en la minería de oro artesanal y de pequeña escala, con el fin de que sea más segura, limpia y rentable para todos, desde la mina hasta el mercado. 👇 Explora el informe de progreso más reciente, ahora disponible en español 👇 🔗 bit.ly/pGinforme24-25

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 04/05/2026

Le programme planetGOLD œuvre pour faire du mercure une histoire passé dans le secteur de l'EMAPE. 👇Découvrez les points forts des progrès réalisés à ce jour👇 📌 Consultez le rapport complet en français en ligne à l'adresse suivante : bit.ly/3P4UOxt

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 28/04/2026

On this World Day for Safety and Health at Work, planetGOLD reaffirms our commitment to protecting the people at the heart of artisanal and small-scale gold mining. ⚒️ Explore our resources on occupational safety and health: www.planetgold.org/curated-coll... #SafetyAndHealthAtWork #planetGOLD

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 22/04/2026

Mercury emitted to the air doesn’t just affect local conditions. It can be transported around the world in the atmosphere & can contaminate locations thousands of kilometers away. This #EarthDay check out our curated collections on environmental topics: www.planetgold.org/curated-coll...

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 10/04/2026

The planetGOLD programme works to #MakeMercuryHistory in artisanal & small-scale #gold mining and to make this critical source of livelihoods safer & cleaner for everyone, from the mine to the market. 👇 Check out highlights of progress so far. 👇 📌 Explore the full report: bit.ly/pG24-25Report

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 02/04/2026

The March 2026 planetGOLD newsletter is out! Now available in English, French, and Spanish 👇 🔍 Read now: bit.ly/48iTA7Z 📩 Subscribe for future updates: bit.ly/pGEmailList #MakeMercuryHistory #ResponsibleMining #ArtisanalGold #ASGM #planetGOLD #Newsletter

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 08/03/2026

En este Día Internacional de la Mujer, planetGOLD destaca el importante papel que desempeñan las mujeres en la promoción de prácticas MAPE más responsables♀️ El programa planetGOLD comparte una guía sobre la #inclusióndegénero en la MAPE : bit.ly/4rZlZrM

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 08/03/2026

À l'occasion de la Journée Internationale de la femme, planetGOLD met en avant le rôle important qu'elles jouent dans l'EMAPE♀️ Pour aider à relever les défis qu'elles rencontrent, planetGOLD partage un guide sur l'#inclusiondesgenres dans l'EMAPE : bit.ly/40MJ0lB

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 08/03/2026

On this International Women’s Day, planetGOLD highlights the important roles women have to play in advancing more environmentally responsible ASM practices. ♀️ To help address the challenges they face, planetGOLD is sharing a quick guide on #genderinclusion in ASGM: bit.ly/46NHGSZ

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 25/02/2026

A major barrier to the transition away from mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining is the sector's typical lack of formalization. 📺 Discover how planetGOLD #Guinea 🇬🇳 aims to test Landscape Approaches to support #ASGM formalization, reduce conflict, and protect natural resources.

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 12/02/2026

At the #MiningIndaba2026 in South Africa this week planetGOLD #Zambia Project Manager Abigail Mwailenge, #Zimbabwe Project Manager Nyaradzo Mutonhori & Kirsten Dales, consultant to planetGOLD #Ghana, highlighted efforts to advance responsible, #mercuryfree artisanal & small-scale gold mining.

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 19/12/2025

The last planetGOLD newsletter of 2025 is out! Find rich stories from field activities, a comprehensive new analysis of the programme, a recap of our interventions at the COP-6 meeting of the @minamataconvention.bsky.social & more 👇 🔍 Read now: bit.ly/4oXSt37 📮 Subscribe: bit.ly/pGEmailList

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 05/12/2025

All planetGOLD projects promote & pilot alternative, #mercuryfree technologies & processes with miners. This diagram shows an example of one potential workflow. Projects also carry out training and capacity building to increase miners’ knowledge of Hg-free mining practices.

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 05/11/2025

The importance of simplifying #ASGM formalization processes was reinforced by @minamataconvention.bsky.social Exec Secretary Monika Stankiewicz at @thegef.bsky.social sponsored special event at #MinamataCOP6 this week, featuring lessons learned in the planetGOLD programme #MakeMercuryHistory

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 03/11/2025

✨ If you are at #MinamataCOP6 in Geneva this week, visit planetGOLD in the CICG exhibition area to find out how we are supporting countries in the movement to #MakeMercuryHistory in artisanal & small-scale gold mining.

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 03/11/2025

On Tuesday at #MinamataCOP6 in Geneva, planetGOLD will be featured in the @thegef.bsky.social sponsored special event featuring lessons learned so far in the programme. If you are attending COP6 be sure to join us. 🗓️ 4 Nov 🕑 13:15 - 14:45 CET 📍 Room A 🔗 More info: planetgold.org/planetgold-p...

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 01/10/2025

🇬🇳 In #Guinea the planetGOLD project has reached 3,200+ people through awareness & training sessions—providing education on #responsiblemining practices aimed at minimizing health & environmental impacts, and promoting gender equality. 📽️ Find out more in the episode below 👇

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 24/07/2025

Last week planetGOLD Ghana 🇬🇭 held a training for ASGM & financial sector stakeholders focusing on financial inclusion & responsible supply chains. Initiatives like these are key in helping align the financial sector in #Ghana with national efforts to formalize & de-risk the ASGM sector 👏

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 06/06/2025

Great to see #mercuryfree artisanal & small-scale gold mining topics highlighted at this week's #MininginMotion Summit in Accra, Ghana, including a session moderated by planetGOLD's Francophone Africa Regional Coordinator on increasing efficiency & removing mercury from #ASGM.

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 04/06/2025

🌊🏔️🌿Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! Today and every day, the planetGOLD programme funded by @thegef.bsky.social & led by @unep.org is united to #MakeMercuryHistory in artisanal & small-scale gold mining around the globe, #ForPeopleForNature 📌 Learn more & sign up for updates at www.planetgold.org

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 22/05/2025

After 6 years the planetGOLD Mongolia project is concluding, marking a significant milestone in the path to eliminating mercury use in Mongolia’s artisanal & small-scale gold mining sector. Check out the report out from MNB World from the project closing event ⤵️ www.facebook.com/share/v/1AnS...

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 06/05/2025

At the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains this week, planetGOLD's global coordinator and project managers from #Uganda, #Zambia, #BurkinaFaso & more are in attendance. 💬 Send a message if you'd like to connect! #ResponsibleSourcing #SupplyChains #EthicalGold

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 05/05/2025

The OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains kicks off in Paris this week, including a full day dedicated to featuring artisanal & small-scale mining initiatives on responsible sourcing. Message if you're there & want to connect! #ResponsibleSourcing #ResponsibleGold #MakeMercuryHistory

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 25/04/2025

Miners in #BurkinaFaso can now access a formal loan program for the 1st time thanks to a new revolving fund created by the planetGOLD project & Coris Bank. The fund provides miners with low-interest financing to buy #mercuryfree equipment & working capital. Learn more 👇

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 22/04/2025

On this day 25 years ago, #EarthDay launched a movement that would spread around the globe. It's a day to recognize that protecting the world we share benefits us all. 🌱 🌊 🌳 Today we recognize all those around the globe taking action to #MakeMercuryHistory in artisanal & small-scale gold mining 👏

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 10/04/2025

This week planetGOLD Zimbabwe is hosting a session on #gender, child labour, and #mercury in Zimbabwe’s #ASGM sector. Gov’t, NGOs, and miners are coming together to shape a media campaign for change. #MakeMercuryHistory

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planetGOLD Programme @planetgold.org · 09/04/2025

We are working to #MakeMercuryHistory in the artisanal & small-scale #gold mining sector so that it is safer, cleaner & more profitable for everyone, from the mine to the market. Do you know where your gold comes from? Find out more below. 🔻 Explore our latest progress report 🔻 🔗 bit.ly/pG23-24APR

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